joli–coeur:

things to normalize:

• having no friends

• spending most of your time/weekends at home

• not wanting to do drugs or drink alcohol

• being single

• struggling with your mental health

• not knowing how to drive or not wanting to drive

• living at home with family

• not wanting children

• not wanting to get married

• going to therapy

• never being in a relationship

• being a virgin

• not being okay/happy all the time

• men being in touch with their emotions/being able to openly express their emotions

• body hair on women

• ethnic features

• introverts/naturally quiet people

• doing things alone/by yourself

• not going to college or a prestigious school

• not wearing any makeup