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Amie McGraham's avatar

Dollhouses as a gateway drug--what a revelation!

And yes, as always, I can relate.

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Tara's avatar

Beautiful essay.

My perfectionism shows up in how I’m perceived by others. I put on the good face, kind, patient, easy going, happy. What I think people want to see. I have found I can tolerate being perfect for about an hour, then my ability to hold the facade starts to crumble and my true self shows up. She’s sometimes impatient, rude, or some other perceived bad quality. I’m learning to do up just as I am more regularly, authentically happy, annoyed, afraid, etc.

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