In this country, a man can murder another man, and once his penance is complete, we welcome him back.
A man can lose himself to addiction and harm all those around him.
But once he is sober, once he has atoned, he is an inspiration.
I can speak of what has happened to me.
I haven’t stolen, been arrested, or been to rehab.
But I wear the brand of a leper all the same.
I’m sorry I don’t have a hero arc for you – I haven’t been saved.
You can call me a liar but it happened all the same.
It happens everyday.
To many of those around you.
Live in your fairy tale where sinners are saved and bad things only happen to bad people.
Not everyone has that luxury.
Laughs and Lobotomies 