THE PENNY PUB
What Is One Thing You Would Never Give Up?
Acceptance of self through knowledge, experiences, and unconditional love
After finding The Penny Pub during the Medium Pub Crawl, I followed the publication and read about the monthly writing prompts. I pondered this month’s question over a couple of days.
“What is one thing that you would never consider giving up and why?”
I recently became aware that I am a neurodivergent person. I’ve come to this knowledge late in life. My past and struggles make more sense to me now.
I never fit in or belonged anywhere. I felt like an outsider within my family, and my circle of friends was small, very small. It takes me a minute to trust others, and it sure takes others a minute or two to accept my unique and awkward self.
To counteract the overwhelming feeling of never belonging, questioning my worth, needing, and craving connection, I discovered strategies or coping mechanisms that made my life bearable and allowed me to bloom.
Animals, Books, and Gardening are the three consistent “things” I could never give up for several reasons I mention below.
Gardening or just being outdoors brings me peace and contentment. It’s a multi-purpose…
