Role Models

I am going to start off a new post about a subject close to my heart.

Growing up I never knew where I fitted in.

I was nerdy, Deaf, a cancer survivor, animal lover, etc.

There was no one I saw in films, media or television that was that 'same' as me that I could admiringly look up to.

It has taken a long time to accept that there is no one in the media or press that is exactly the same as me, or anyone for that matter. I know that only a few people will be Deaf, a cancer survivor, etc.

However, I am the only version of me.

No role models to look up to and admire except the odd fictional character, but again no one.

However, I have learned a new lesson recently.

The media has become so vile, twisted and bias against everyone. One minute they want women to be 'appealing' and males to be 'buff', and the next they are complaining that too many people are 'coming out' or doing 'risky' things.

I AM SORRY? DID WE RAIN ON YOUR PARADE?

Who in the wonderfully horrific hell told people this it is okay to act like this?!

Women cannot all be the same and neither can men, because we are all individuals. No one is the same as anyone else. Why would you want to be the same as someone else?

Take my example:

I was bullied severely through my school years and not once did I think 'Hey I want to beat the blood out of someone today.'. My main thought was 'When can I escape my nightmare?'

Yes I agree things change people. However, things, experiences and time changes people for worse or better.

Some people are born disgraceful and others were born beautifully amazing.

People now need all types of role models.

Deaf people, Gay Celebrities, Cancer survivors who are clever and just plain old people. No one needs a perfect picture of a celeb calling them out because they gained two pounds. Those comments can be shoved where the sun will never shine.

Our world is never going to be perfect. Mostly because bias, homophobic, racist bigots are in charge.

But the people who live normally (ugh I hate that word) and not in any lime-light can change things.

Take Alan Turing for example. He helped the British win the Code War in WW2. He invented a machine from scratch that could break the German code and win a six year battle against the Nazi's. Although back then being gay was a crime, he chose to be chemically castrated instead of going to prison. He showed determination when no one had any. And guess what? He is going to be on £50 note soon.

How cool is that?!

His legacy lives long and proudly on after his death.

*By the way I am framing that note as soon as I get my hands on it*

We need people to stand up when no one has a voice, and if I am the first so be it.

Who cares who is the skinniest, fattest, funniest, gayist or better than anyone? Be an individual means you are your own person. You can like make-up regardless of gender, love whichever gender regardless, you can eat as much as you want at a buffet and I will happily join you.

Screw stereotypes, perfect couples and people who think they are number one.

No one on planet Earth is perfect. Sorry but it is true.

You do not think the Royal Family has never had an argument do you?

You do not think that celebrities love their partners even when they have done something stupid?

Yes there are exceptions, but geez the world needs to accept this:

No one is perfect.

People need to stand up for a good cause, make noise, love whoever they want and choose a job regardless of what people think.

I aspire to be me. No one perfect, because god knows that plan went out the window years ago.

Yeah okay there are things here you can infer, and they are right. But hey I have a life too. I better make it count.

Looking up to people means liking what and who they are for them.

I look up to the likes of Freddie Mercury, Elton John, David Bowie, Micheal Sheen, Rachel Brosnahan and so many others.

Each and everyone is individual. They challenge the norm, because who would not want to? Normal is boring.

Whether you look up to an artist, a singer or your family make sure you do not perfect yourself.

Only be yourself.

The quirks and all.

Shine light a goddamn rainbow on a really bright day.

Catch peoples attention, make them listen, take the risks others do not like and love the things that make you happy (even chocolate, I don't mind).

I am not, and no where near, normal. The reason is because it does not exist.

I am who I am.

I like any person in every way, romantically or not.

I like androgynous role models, TV shows that deserve more credit (Yes Good Omens!), older music and my future career aspiration.

Sorry to disappoint the media here, but go and write some decent articles that mean something.

My final message is this.

'Whatever the circumstances are, be yourself. Whether you want and old Bentley (Only because Good Omens made it look so good), dress up in cosplay all day-everyday or chill on a hill-side alone that is fine. No one should tell you to change, EVER! This is your life and no one else's. If they have a problem with that, tell them to politely bugger off and then come to me for a cup of tea and a rant.'

Molly-Tastic Treves