I really liked the main idea you had about your “Real”, and it resonated with my own perspective on this subject. I also believe that the journey towards perfection is the best “real” you can have at the moment, and you should strive to make the best of it. Your quote sums up your situation very well: “The way I get closer to The Real is by searching and finding. Searching and finding new roads to love. Searching and finding new approaches to love. Searching and finding new [all] people to love.” and at the same time, you can place anything else instead of “love” and the point would still hold true for anyone seeking life advice. Your past was not the easiest, and I respect the fact that you had accepted your past experiences as a means to become stronger and better rather than a mental burden on your confidence. There are no absolutes and you will always be judged by someone, so it is best if all of us just accept these things and just work towards being the best people we can be and make living for everyone a bit easier.
Great post…
I appreciate the NF reference! (Had been listening to NF – “Let You Down” recently).