"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"
~ C.S. Lewis ~
As a child, I never seemed to fit in. At home I was the Dudley Do-Right of the family who had a higher standard of conduct and sense of justice than others in the family. I distinctly remember getting upset at the age of 8 or 9 when my older cousin told me she stole some decorative soap from a store. It was a little thing in her eyes, but a huge wrong doing in mine.
At school, I was the only one with divorced parents. I was shy and insecure. It was so hard for me to join in a conversation in the lunch room. I remember sitting with the popular girls, listening to their stories, hoping for something intelligent or funny to share. And when I did get up the nerve to speak, I felt like no one was really listening to me or truly cared. I don't know if that was true or my own perception, but I think it was a little of both.
"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, "What! You too? I thought I was the only one!"
~ C.S. Lewis ~
This quote really speaks to me because even as an adult I still find it hard to fit in. Then a couple of years ago I finally found where I belong. I found a group of people that understand me completely. People I feel comfortable and confident enough around to be myself.
They're those who call themselves writers.
It feels so good to identify with others who know what I'm going through as a writer, trying to raise my family. To have someone actually "get me" is refreshing. Even my own husband doesn't quite understand the "writing thing."
But that's okay. I now have friends who do.
10 comments:
What a wonderful quote! I tend to feel like a bit of an outsider too, but as an adult it doesn't bother me anymore. Writing is a way for me to form my thoughts and get them out for other people to read since I am not much of an orator! ;)
I feel the same way about my writer friends!
Camy
Oh, how I can relate! In fact, I want to say..."You too?" ;)
That is a wonderful quote!
Gina, I totally get it. A few years back I told my husband that the worst part about me is that I can't communicate my thoughts verbally as easily as others do. When I started writing, I was able to slow it down and get out what I wanted to say. It gives me comfort with others to relate with writing.
Wow, I complete understand where you are coming from. I don't feel as if I fit in either. And when I do manage to make a niche for myself, something always happens! One day I'll find me, one day!
Those are interesting memories. I appreciate you sharing them because I know that there are so many out there (even grown women) who feel left out or different.
Oh I remember that feeling well...the you talk but no one listens feeling. Great post. Thanks so much for sharing!
You still find it hard to fit in? Gosh you and me both! I can really relate to your post - thanks for sharing :-)
I always felt like "dudley too"
hugs. Great post and "I get it."
You're right, you are NOT alone! Writers are an awesome group. I had a hard time too when I was younger, and truthfully, I'm still not a social butterfly. I'd rather read, or write.
P.S. I have a huge sense of justice too, sometimes it drives me bonkers.
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