For this week, we were told to write about a time we have felt like an outsider. In my life, one time I can remember really clearly about feeling like an outsider is with my stepmom. My parents got divorced when I was about two years old, and my dad remarried to my stepmom about two years later. They had three children who are my adorable younger siblings: Elle, Ry, and Pax. I have always felt like an outsider when I go over to my dad's house with my stepmom and her kids because she is not as close with me as she is with them. I see how she takes care of them and is there for their every wish. For me, it is an awkward feeling because even though she is my family, she does not treat me as though I am her daughter. Sometimes I feel like my stepmom tries to be my mom in a way, but then I feel like she is trying to replace my mom and I don't like that either. When I really feel like an outsider is when people ask if these are all her children, and her response is always, "Yes, these three and she is my stepdaughter." Even though I am part of the family, I always still feel like I am the outsider not really fitting in.
Bren, I love this blog entry. You take the prompt to a whole new level by discussing something so personal. I felt as though I was in the moment with you, attempting to find a balance between belonging and wanting to belong. Great post Bren!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post, I enjoyed reading it. The way you write really allows the reader to connect with the story, and the narrative is a great example of that "outsider" feeling. I'm glad you could share something so personal, great post.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing something so personal. Divorce is so hard on kids. I'm sorry that you feel this way sometimes.
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