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Thanks, Lindsay

You're the hub of Vocal

By S. FrazerPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
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Sorry, I found this Pornhub-style logo generator and couldn't help myself.

I’m with Lindsay Rae Brown.

I’m sick of pretending to have it together. I don't. My life is a dumpster fire of stupidity, bad choices, and abject humiliation. (Not saying that's Lindsay's life, but her Vocal celebrity is built on her hilarious shenanigans and embarrassing moments, and I find that inspiring.)

I really do wonder how people perceive me.

Like, does it look like I have my life together? Do I come across as stable, or successful, or "normal"?

I’m pretty sure I do. Or, at least, I don't think I outwardly present as someone whose life is in utter shambles.

But I’m 27, unemployed, and living with my mom. I'm an addict, a moocher, the family disappointment. Current mental health status: surrounded by moldy coffee mugs, sleeping half the day away, and unsure of when my hair was last washed.

It's okay, you can judge.

I’m not sure if all that’s entertaining, or relatable, or just mortifying for me to publicly admit, but at least it’s honest. I don’t have my life together, and it feels better to admit that than to pretend I've got it all figured out.

And I’m pretty sure I shouldn’t be saying any of this stuff on the Internet, but there really is something incredibly therapeutic about spilling your guts out to strangers. The fact that Lindsay so candidly shares her own experiences is what makes her such a good writer and so popular in the Vocal community.

There's just something comforting about knowing other people make mistakes. It's proof that we aren't the only ones struggling. There's strength in numbers, and when we start to see that the Joneses are barely keeping up with themselves, it gives us more confidence that maybe we're not doing so bad after all. Lindsay comforts us by showing that everyone has bad days, embarrassing moments, and lifelong vendettas. Representation matters, even if it's just in the form of a funny reminder that everybody's a gross, awkward failure at life sometimes.

And sure, I've never sat on a baby or pooped in a sink (although I have taken an unfortunate dump in the shower), but these gaffes are a reminder that my own mistakes and embarrassing moments are just a natural part of being human. If you can't erase it, might as well embrace it (brb, looking up how to trademark that).

What this inspirational woman does isn't just entertainment. It's solidarity. Lindsay's work is a hilarious reminder that we're all traveling through life together, that each of us is imperfect and uncertain. It's endearing that she so shamelessly opens up about her life.

And why wouldn't she, when her readers are so incredibly supportive? The Vocal community is seriously amazing. Our Facebook groups are safe environments in which writers can vulnerably share their work and receive positive feedback, and Lindsay has been universally embraced as our darling (and mascot). She's like the baby in Twilight. You can't help but be charmed by her.

I really have learned a lot from Lindsay. She's given me the confidence to go ahead with jokes that I wasn't sure would land, to laugh off things outside my control, and to share secrets I've literally never told anyone. She's given me permission to be outrageous and unapologetically myself, to push limits and expand my creativity. Her writing has made a real difference in my life. How freaking cool is that?

So I’m comin’ atcha, Vocal. I’m getting real with you guys. Prepare yourselves for the ugly truth. From my crazed obsession with Taylor Swift to my virgin asshole (in the bleached sense, not the other one), you're about to see the good, the bad, and the previously unspeakable.

I swear I'd come up with the first line of this story days before composing love letters to our fellow writers became a thing. But if jumping on the Lindsay bandwagon is the path to Vocal success, I'd like to purchase a front row seat to this superstar comedian's one-woman show and establish myself as one of her most ardent groupies. She's earned it.

So thank you, Lindsay, for all that you do. You inspire, motivate, and support us, and we're so grateful for it (Seriously, how do you keep up with all of the Facebook comments??). Your positivity and unfiltered truths bring us together, and that's a beautiful thing. I can't wait to read what you write next!

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Check out this Creator Spotlight article about Lindsay! And seriously, read her stories. They're awesome.

I'd also like to take this opportunity to complain about the fact that there is a five-foot space between my bed and where the Wi-Fi stops in this house, so I had to finish this one up on the cold, hard tile of my bedroom floor. My ass seriously hurts. If I have to seek medical care, the doctor will find, unfortunately, that my asshole remains unbleached.

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About the Creator

S. Frazer

She/her • 29 • Aspiring writer

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