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Summary

The text reflects on personal growth and healing from a past where the narrator felt undervalued and silenced, inspired by a story about zombies.

Abstract

The narrative reveals a journey of self-discovery and healing, as the author recounts their experience of feeling marginalized and worthless, akin to a zombie in a story that ran for over five years. Despite initial resistance and loss of identity, the narrator found the strength and courage to confront their past, take ownership of their tragedy, and ultimately realize their safety and resolve to overcome past traumas. The piece concludes with gratitude towards the prompt provider and an invitation for further engagement through related articles and a newsletter.

Opinions

  • The narrator initially felt undervalued and defective, as if their role was insignificant.
  • Resistance to their situation led to the narrator being silenced and losing sight of their identity.
  • The author acknowledges the struggle to not lose oneself in the face of adversity.
  • Courage and self-reflection were key in healing from deep-seated wounds and confronting personal history.
  • The narrator emphasizes the importance of realizing one's own safety and resolving to move past intolerable situations.
  • The author expresses appreciation for the audience's engagement and feedback.
  • There is an endorsement of related content that resonates with the theme of gratitude and giving voice to silence.

100 WORDS

On The Outside Looking In

Thrifty Words 100 Challenge #10: Zombies

Photo by Oladimeji Odunsi on Unsplash

I watched the story unfold. Five years and four months it ran. I floated out after the first episode but stayed till the fifth season.

“You have a role to play, they said, you dare not breach the agreement.” You aren’t deserving of much, you’re worthless and defective.

Silenced when I resisted, I lost sight of who I was. I never got to live. I struggled not to lose.

I found the space and courage, to heal the deepest wounds. To confront my history. To take ownership of the tragedy.

To realise I’m now safe, I will resolve the intolerable.

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