Today is Weird Pride Day.
I am WEIRD and PROUD of it!!!
I am WEIRD and PROUD of it!!!
Two names I was called often, as undiagnosed AuDHDer growing up were “rebellious” & “weird” - you know I have a thing for reclaiming the insults that have been used against me, so when I was asked if I wanted to participate in Weird Pride day, my answer was an enthusiastic, yes!
“This is a day for people to embrace their weirdness, and reject the stigma associated with being weird. To publicly express pride in the things that make us weird, and to celebrate the diversity of humankind.
Why should people be proud of weirdness?
Why should people be proud of weirdness?
As with any ‘pride’ event, the issue is really with refusal to be ashamed —which is the opposite of pride — rather than necessarily being actively proud.
Most of us are ‘weird’ in some ways, because humans vary so much, in so many ways. It’s not normal to be average in every way!
So what makes you weird? Have you ever been made to feel bad about it? Have you made other people feel bad about being weird? If so, why?
So what makes you weird? Have you ever been made to feel bad about it? Have you made other people feel bad about being weird? If so, why?
Have you learned to be okay with your peculiarities? What did it take? What has it meant for you?
Have you learned how to live with other people’s eccentricities? Did it make life easier and richer in the long run?
Have you learned how to live with other people’s eccentricities? Did it make life easier and richer in the long run?
What have you learned about when it’s not okay to be weird, or how to make it okay when it’s difficult? How do you negotiate other people’s boundaries while staying true to yourself?”
Sounds like it could get weird, I’M IN!!! Are YOU???
Sounds like it could get weird, I’M IN!!! Are YOU???
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