It's so funny how humanity must categorize everything. We have categories for everything; species, classes, races, ages, genders. Everything must have a place and if it doesn't then what? What about those people or things that don't exactly belong? What about the misfits, what about the diversity of humanity? I can say I have never felt like I belonged. I was the black sheep of my family, I had lots of friends from many different social groups but I never felt welcomed to any groups specifically. Even here on SG I still feel like I don't quite fit in just yet...
I feel like I can never escape being categorized. I'm a misfit toy; not quite alternative enough but too weird to fit in the mainstream. I'm not considered skinny, but any plus size categories deem me too small to be apart of it. Neither tall nor short, artistic but not a real artist, an animal mom but not a real mom. My life is defined by that big "but". I've always felt frustrated that I never could fit in no matter how hard I tried. It's something that has always ate at my soul and made me feel very alone.
I've come to learn that maybe the "but" is what makes me unique and maybe I should celebrate the fact that I don't fit in anyplace specifically. Being a misfit is something special!
I want to spend my time here in SG Land breaking down the categories and showing that even if you feel like you don't belong, we have a place for you here at SG. I want every person to feel loved and welcomed. I have done my best to represent my truest self here, so others will have the courage to be themselves too. Your looks, your class, your race, any category, does not define you! I always admired SuicideGirls because they are who they are with no shame or consequence. Everybody has their own view of what is beauty and what is sexy and SG is here to represent that for everyone. How can we be open to this? By celebrating confidence and welcoming any person with open arms.
If you feel like you don't belong, you can find a place that will love you for exactly who you are without a predetermined prerequisite. I hope I can continue to spread love and joy to my fellow hopefuls, SGs and fans. You are all worthy and lets pride ourselves on being misfits...i mean we do have our very own island of misfit toys, it's not like everyone else does!
Lots of love, be yourself, love your life
emmx ox
@missy @rambo
