Introvert #5
by Nicole Introvert
¼ Size. 32 pages.
Hey Nicole,
I just got a chance to read issue #5 this morning. I meant to get to it last week, but things kept getting in the way. I am so impressed that you were able to write the words you did. I have gone years without telling some of my closest friends my biggest fears and anxieties, constantly lying to or shying away from them. And you’ve been able to not only face those anxieties enough to document them, but then had the courage to mail them out to all of us.
I laughed aloud twice, both times during your rant on acceptance by 'radical' kids: "Maybe the man’s lawn you pissed on is the doctor that’ll save your life when you crack your skull open riding your bike, feeling that you are too good for stop signs, since cars stop at those."
We need more kids like you.
The same year you were being called "sir" out in public, I was being called "ma’am." I had long hair, and my boobs were keeping in line with my gut (though the gut’s won that battle over the years). It was at a department store, in the men’s clothing section no less; I just wanted to buy a shirt – I left the store in tears. As if I hadn’t already had enough issues with my appearance in high school, I needed that too?
I could go on, but I don’t think I’m ready to yet. I applaud that you were though, and wanted to say thanks for the new issue.
Alan
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Introvert #5 is available at the Fall of Autumn distro or by emailing Nicole directly: nicole.introvert-at-gmail-dot-com
