This Is What It’s Like To Drown
I’m drowning in a river that is made of my own tears, and I’m struggling to keep my head above water.
I’m drowning in a river that is made of my own tears, and I’m struggling to keep my head above water.
Sometimes it is difficult for humans to feel free in this world. Society tries to place people into confining little boxes. We are told how we should look, think, and act.
Nobody feels threatened when a girl likes the color blue, wears pants, and performs any actions that are considered traditionally masculine. However, society isn’t as accepting when a boy likes the color pink, wants to wear a dress, or perform any actions that are considered traditionally feminine.
Individuals who are assertive directly confront others with their concerns. They are not nasty or violent, but they do not apologize for their feelings.
One of the most important lessons that anyone can learn, is that we can still be happy, regardless of the difficult experiences that we’ve had to push through.
The truth is, my friend, nobody really cares about your toast. People will just pretend to care because they want you to like or comment on their pictures. The internet has become this platform where people overshare about their lives.
If you know that this person is your soulmate, try to heal any trust issues that you may have. If you do not believe that your partner can be trusted, then he or she may not be the right person for you.
Being angry is not a special privilege for boys, and being sad is not a special privilege for girls. Nobody can be happy all of the time. Everyone should be encouraged to express sadness and anger in a healthy way.