Not Normal

I can’t be normal. Or can I?

I have a mental picture of what’s normal, and everywhere I look at myself, I fail to match the picture.

Maybe that’s why I’m depressed. Or maybe I’m depressed because I really should match the picture, try, and fail.

This is what my picture looks like: normal people can talk to other people without it sapping their energy. Normal people have jobs and pay bills. Normal people aren’t depressed and painfully introverted and awkward. Normal church people teach me that God answers prayers. Normal people get normal jobs and earn an average (and by this I mean a mean, which should be about $50,781, not poverty level) annual salary. With my above average charm, intelligence, good looks and education, it should be easy. R-I-G-H-T!

My picture of a normal healthy relationship doesn’t fit me. My wife and I seem much more combative than…

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nombredelapluma says:

April 28, 2015 at 7:18 PM

Wow, thanks for the re-blog. I’m honored. My new blog is fun to write, and you’re my first. I enjoy your posts , …and then I read your repost “Trust His Heart.” After all my ranting… Thanks. ::cringing a bit:: I keep waiting for God to step out from behind the curtain and say, “Sorry, it was all a test, and here is everything good you’ve ever asked for, and a roadmap for how you can do it right in the future.” not holding my breath though. Have a great day.

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