If you're looking for a sign, this is it.

lets lay down with mama

lets lay down with mama

Me watching Psych: “Based on my own experiences, it’s pretty clear to me that Shawn is very intelligent but gave up long ago on ever really achieving anything because he will always mess up somehow. He plays up his naturally carefree personality so that everyone perceives him as just a goof, which is much easier than trying to live up to other people’s expectations only to inevitably fail or fall short of the mark.”

Other people watching Psych: “Shawn is a fun character to watch on TV but most of his problems are his own fault. He’s clearly intelligent but he’s lazy and refuses to pull his act together or take anything seriously. He’s a screw up and would be doing so much better if he would take the skills he has and actually applied himself.”

4 years later and I still relate to Shawn, except now I have my own version of a psychic detective agency. It’s been a year and a half since I finally found a job that perfectly fits my skill set - one that requires both my attention to detail and my ability to jump from project to project. A job where people are aware of some of my quirks, but they still respect me as knowledgeable and competent enough to get the work done (eventually). They’re even willing to tolerate some of the ADHD traits that have gotten me fired from more jobs than I care to admit.

I’m not saying that’s it’s easy, or guaranteed, or the obvious answer, or that there isn’t a certain amount of luck involved, but for everyone out there who relates to Shawn a little too much? I want you to know that it’s possible. It’s possible to find people and places that value you for your unique skills and perspective, regardless of whatever idiosyncrasies may have caused others to dismiss you.

Just hand out ribbons that say “don’t do drugs” that’ll fix it.

Wanna stop gun crime?

Just say if you don’t stop we’ll get you. That’ll fix it.

Wanna help people without a shelter to sleep in?

Tell them to get a job. That’ll fix it.

Wanna prevent the spread of STIs?