I’m Not Alone
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, “What! You too? I thought I was the only one!”~ C.S. Lewis ~
As a child, I never seemed to fit in. At home I was the Dudley Do-Right of the family who had a higher standard of conduct and sense of justice than others in the family. I distinctly remember getting upset at the age of 8 or 9 when my older cousin told me she stole some decorative soap from a store. It was a little thing in her eyes, but a huge wrong doing in mine.
At school, I was the only one with divorced parents. I was shy and insecure. It was so hard for me to join in a conversation in the lunch room. I remember sitting with the popular girls, listening to their stories, hoping for something intelligent or funny to share. And when I did get up the nerve to speak, I felt like no one was really listening to me or truly cared. I don’t know if that was true or my own perception, but I think it was a little of both.
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, “What! You too? I thought I was the only one!”
~ C.S. Lewis ~
This quote really speaks to me because even as an adult I still find it hard to fit in. Then a couple of years ago I finally found where I belong. I found a group of people that understand me completely. People I feel comfortable and confident enough around to be myself.
They’re those who call themselves writers.
It feels so good to identify with others who know what I’m going through as a writer, trying to raise my family. To have someone actually “get me” is refreshing. Even my own husband doesn’t quite understand the “writing thing.”
But that’s okay. I now have friends who do.
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What a wonderful quote! I tend to feel like a bit of an outsider too, but as an adult it doesn’t bother me anymore. Writing is a way for me to form my thoughts and get them out for other people to read since I am not much of an orator!
September 11th, 2006 at 11:27 pmI feel the same way about my writer friends!
September 12th, 2006 at 5:04 amCamy
Oh, how I can relate! In fact, I want to say…”You too?”
September 12th, 2006 at 10:11 amThat is a wonderful quote!
Gina, I totally get it. A few years back I told my husband that the worst part about me is that I can’t communicate my thoughts verbally as easily as others do. When I started writing, I was able to slow it down and get out what I wanted to say. It gives me comfort with others to relate with writing.
September 12th, 2006 at 12:57 pmWow, I complete understand where you are coming from. I don’t feel as if I fit in either. And when I do manage to make a niche for myself, something always happens! One day I’ll find me, one day!
September 12th, 2006 at 1:55 pmThose are interesting memories. I appreciate you sharing them because I know that there are so many out there (even grown women) who feel left out or different.
September 12th, 2006 at 4:41 pmOh I remember that feeling well…the you talk but no one listens feeling. Great post. Thanks so much for sharing!
September 12th, 2006 at 6:36 pmYou still find it hard to fit in? Gosh you and me both! I can really relate to your post - thanks for sharing
September 12th, 2006 at 11:06 pmI always felt like “dudley too”
September 13th, 2006 at 8:43 amhugs. Great post and “I get it.”
You’re right, you are NOT alone! Writers are an awesome group. I had a hard time too when I was younger, and truthfully, I’m still not a social butterfly. I’d rather read, or write.
P.S. I have a huge sense of justice too, sometimes it drives me bonkers.
September 13th, 2006 at 10:29 pm