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lostgirl1986
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15 May 2012, 8:53 am

I'm nowhere what society perceives to be as "normal" but what I do is I usually try and mimic people. I see what they do in certain situations and act in a similar manner.



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15 May 2012, 12:24 pm

bumble wrote:
How do you carry off the appearance of being normal?
I hold my breath, mentally speaking. When I get home I can breathe again. I hold back very much of myself, and give to others those parts of myself experience have taught me each individual wants. It's exhausting.


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15 May 2012, 12:54 pm

Observe people around me. Then imitate them. Sounds obvious, but it took me a couple of decades to get the hang of it.. Then again, I have always been an accomplished mimic.

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15 May 2012, 5:12 pm

I have no interest in being "normal" however that is defined. I am myself and happy that way. People can assume all they want. I am not bothered by that and you shouldn't be either.