may you be healed too

Chelsea 2022-02-04 08:25:46

When British people talk about youth, they can always be different from others. They used a few simple shots to pull down the figurines of the arrogant and duplicitous teenagers, and brutally presented their wounds in front of everyone.
It seems a bit decisive and one-sided to say this. I have not seen much, and I always hesitate when making a conclusion.

So, what kind of youth did you have?
Rae in the show has a mother who irritates her, a goddess-like best friend who is all-powerful, and a fat body that makes her hate mirrors. On the one hand, she is inferior to her weight and mental history, on the other hand, she quickly likes the boys around her again and again, and she thinks that she should have beautiful things.
In the eyes of others, she can always tell many subtle jokes and always has a very strong affinity. Her best friend Chloe also envys her being able to mingle with boys deep down.
Compared with the famous Skins, this show is closer to people's real life and less dramatic in Skins. It also resulted in viewers shedding fewer tears while watching, but more touching - not everyone can have a legendary life, comedic or tragic.
Just like a portrayal of reality, each of the teenagers in the play will have a little trouble, bulimia, teacher-student love, abortion, sexual orientation, death, a father they have never met, and a friend falling in love with the same person. (Although it doesn't seem to be listed as a "minor annoyance", it is much more peaceful than Skins).
Everyone can find their own reflection in these young people.
Fat Rae, low self-esteem and arrogance. ("No matter how hard I try, I'm still that ridiculous, inconsequential person, I always hurt people and always let people down".) Heartthrob Chloe, being in the limelight so she can't do anything she wants. Archie, talented and handsome, but deeply fearful of her sexuality.
I mean, you have to understand that no matter how glamorous or not, everyone has a place where they make themselves miserable.

My favorite in the show is Chloe. She is like an ordinary pretty girl with a bit of talent, which makes her proud of kindness. This kind of pride will hurt others unintentionally, after all she is used to being a winner.
She is jealous yet in love with Rae.
You need to talk to someone, Rae's psychiatrist said. Rae replied, I am writing a diary. He said, this can't be done. You can tear off a piece of paper and pretend that something doesn't exist.
And what I admire most is Rae. Like her humorous nature, like she has Tix, she has Kester.
Kester said, look at me, Rae, no matter what your situation is, there's always an exit, you know? I won't give up on you, and I won't leave you.
Of course, the final outcome is not like the real life will have shortcomings. Rae gradually became more confident and attractive, and she reunited with Chloe and had Finn.

I spent the first part of my adolescence in rebellion. At that time, I longed for group fights and scolding, and I hung out with a large group of people every day. I thought it would be cool to lengthen my schoolbag and put my hands in my pockets. In the latter part, I fell into a kind of self-pity, writing a diary every day, hating everyone, but pretending that I had nothing to do. So I'm probably going from Chloe to Rae.


I couldn't help crying in front of the computer when I saw the clip where Rae tried to kill himself. Everyone can mirror themselves from these young people.
And now, staged emotional breakdowns still occur. But fortunately, they are not that bad, and can still be controlled in a range that will not hurt others and themselves.
Force yourself to stop writing extreme words, stop thinking of dark thoughts a second time, and stop trying to destroy yourself.
It's really, really hard, especially after I've tried letting go of the ease of life. But I'm still trying to get normal and heal.

While a happy ending isn't realistic, it can still encourage many people who are stuck in the same predicament as Rae.
Youth is cruel and straightforward, and everyone seems to be fighting with something invisible in their hearts, wasting time on some vague emotion.
Lies, arrogance, cowardice, resentment, blind optimism, people grow up like this. It's no big deal.

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Extended Reading
  • Janiya 2022-04-24 07:01:26

    Episode 6 is all about crying

  • Elyssa 2022-04-22 07:01:56

    When the British dream, the Koreans are afraid

My Mad Fat Diary quotes

  • Rae: I am a body dysmorphic without the dysmorphic. I am a bulimic without the sick. I am fat.