“It’s always been this way. There were rumors about me even before I was born. It’s why my mother never calls me Sobachka. She says it makes me sound like a mongrel.”My heart gave a little pang at that. I’d been called plenty of names growing up.“I like mongrels,” I said. “They have cute floppy ears.”“My ears are very dignified.”
— Leigh Bardugo
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Stop trying to fit into a mold that was never meant for you. ✨ “I like mongrels,” I said. “They have cute floppy ears.” — Leigh Bardugo. There is so much dignity in our imperfections and beauty in our unique, unconventional souls. 🤍 Have you ever found strength in the very things others misunderstood about you? Let’s talk in the comments! 👇
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We often spend our lives trying to outrun the labels others place upon us. From a young age, the world begins to whisper, defining us by our mistakes, our backgrounds, or our perceived flaws. We feel that sharp, familiar pang when we realize we’ve been categorized before we even had a chance to define ourselves. In an attempt to find acceptance, we often strive for a version of 'dignity' that fits society's narrow standards, hoping to silence the rumors and prove the skeptics wrong. But there is a profound, quiet strength in embracing what others call 'imperfect.' There is immense beauty in being a 'mongrel'—a mosaic of different experiences, unexpected traits, and unconventional paths. True healing and self-love begin when we stop fighting the labels and start finding the magic in our own unique edges. When we learn to see the beauty in our own 'floppy ears,' we reclaim our power and find a sense of belonging that no rumor or judgment can ever touch.
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