Mcons Mind

What the Hell is Normal? I have come to the conclusion we need to strike some words from our vocabulary because they perpetuate a lie upon all of society. Normal should be the first to go. There is no such thing as normal. I spent most of my childhood life wanting to be "normal."  (I'm ADHD) Normal for me it seems,  is not the same as normal for others.         I was not a bad kid. I mean, I liked to do and play at the same stuff as other kids in my school, but for reasons I still struggle with, why was I the one always in trouble? For some reason I always took things a little farther, to far apparently.  I was the one that got strapped in school every year,  and even multiple times every year!! (yes, it was allowed, and yes it was practiced.)  I was the one in detention. Strangely though I also got Straight A's when I wanted to and won speak-offs when I was so inclined and interested in doing it. In the same year I was on the sc...

 I need to clarify  why I am posting this. I had posted earlier but temporarily took it down as a result of a request by a family member. I am now re-posting it as an attempt to honor the man that was my father. I did not post this to "out" my dad's illness though if I am doing that, then so be it. Mental illness is far too misunderstood and should not be made to hide in the shadows nor cause shame or embarrassment to family members.  Additionally, I do not feel I am betraying my Father's privacy as anyone who had met and interacted with my father for more than a passing moment would know there was something different about him. I believe to understand why I see my Father, and both of my parents for that matter, as having achieved greatness, you must know and understand what they lived with and overcame. "The kids" unlike most families were my parents least concern and challenge. For my siblings I hope you can understand why I need to say thes...