You've probably heard or seen this statement at least once in your life whether it be a mental health awareness presentation at school or just browsing through posts on tumblr. And despite seeing this statement over and over, people don't seem to believe it and can't get past their insecurities. Why is it that we think our situation is so unique that an outsider could never understand? Take the following example for instance.
Last night I was talking to a friend of mine who, from time and time again, doubts his friendships. From drifting apart to paranoia, he seemed worried that no one enjoyed his company. This was the last straw for me that unleashed a long-winded rant about how the night before a friend of mine blogged about a 2 Truths and 1 Lie game he played where one of the truths included "I don't have many friends." Last week another friend of mine worried that she had damaged a precious friendship despite the fact that 1) she apologized and 2) her friend didn't even get angry. Either I befriended a bunch of antisocial losers in high school or something is clearly wrong with people's insecurities.
No matter how different or strange or messed up we think we may be, we're all one and the same. And if everyone is on the same boat, why can't you just accept the fact that what you are feeling is normal and not a fault on your part? Why can't you push these insecurities aside and say, "Yay, let's bond over our lack of friends," and move on? People often think they're alone in this aspect when in actuality, insecurity is just part of life!
So how does this relate to my Image of the Day? This is my closet door-- the "Wall of Stuff" as I like to call it. With the constant reminder through pictures, artifacts, and letters, I know I am never alone.
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