I’ve often felt like a black sheep, not quite fitting in with the others.
But then I heard someone say that identifying as an outsider can also be a way to avoid risking vulnerability. As in, “They just don’t get me,” let’s me off the hook for having to make the effort it takes to connect.
We need the group for survival, but what if we don’t agree or want to be a part of it?
Quitting drinking has been maybe my biggest act of non-conformity and also probably the most empowering thing I have ever done for myself.
Any other black sheep out there?