Alright so I wanted to make clear that I do not think myself wise, brave or somehow better for producing this blog. Today I had a much needed reality check courtesy of a classmate. I was letting this blog go to my head and needed the reminder that I screw up a lot and really have nothing figured out.
Nobody is socially or politically correct all the time but I have seriously messed up. I try and love everyone and show compassion and understanding all the time (realizing that I can't but trying anyway) but the last couple weeks have been a real low point in this for me. I, despite having depression myself, have made it harder for one particular girl- but I'm sure she isn't alone- to function especially given that she too is struggling with this mental disorder. I am very embarrassed to admit this but it is a good example of both being aware of yourself and others. Sometimes things are said, it happens and it ought to be rectified instead of avenged but first it must be pointed out as an issue.
In my case, it took the girl telling me herself that i was hurting her in order for me to realize that it was an actual problem (although it had been mentioned to me by others before) and I respect her courage in doing so. Sometimes its awkward to call people out on their behaviour but "letting it slide" will never help anyone. What a humbling situation to be in! It's nothing but helpful when you both call someone out on something as well as explaining why it offended you because in many cases the other person probably didn't realized how or why its an issue.
Neither I nor anyone else is above a good reminder of what is and is not appropriate. Being humbled is a helpful experience so don't be afraid to speak up if someone offends you or hear the criticism if you're the perpetrator.
Dedicated to the girl who reminded me that I am not above offending others.
Nobody is socially or politically correct all the time but I have seriously messed up. I try and love everyone and show compassion and understanding all the time (realizing that I can't but trying anyway) but the last couple weeks have been a real low point in this for me. I, despite having depression myself, have made it harder for one particular girl- but I'm sure she isn't alone- to function especially given that she too is struggling with this mental disorder. I am very embarrassed to admit this but it is a good example of both being aware of yourself and others. Sometimes things are said, it happens and it ought to be rectified instead of avenged but first it must be pointed out as an issue.
In my case, it took the girl telling me herself that i was hurting her in order for me to realize that it was an actual problem (although it had been mentioned to me by others before) and I respect her courage in doing so. Sometimes its awkward to call people out on their behaviour but "letting it slide" will never help anyone. What a humbling situation to be in! It's nothing but helpful when you both call someone out on something as well as explaining why it offended you because in many cases the other person probably didn't realized how or why its an issue.
Neither I nor anyone else is above a good reminder of what is and is not appropriate. Being humbled is a helpful experience so don't be afraid to speak up if someone offends you or hear the criticism if you're the perpetrator.
Dedicated to the girl who reminded me that I am not above offending others.
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