The prompt for today’s NaBloPoMo challenge is
“Tell us about a time you bent to peer pressure.”
Thinking about what to write has caused me some pressure.
From the time I was a child until sometime in my forties
I just wanted to be one of the in crowd.
You know, the popular people.
Sadly, there are so many times I bent to peer pressure
that they all sort of run together.
So, there isn’t really a time that stands out to write about.
When I think about this I am reminded that no matter what
I did I never was part of the popular inner circle.
I know now that giving in to peer pressure is a waste of time.
I can say that these days I am more happy than not
and it isn’t tied to what my peers are thinking or doing.
It just isn’t important to me anymore.
That’s not to say I never want to be part of the in crowd
or that I am never hurt or feel like an outsider.
I mean, really, I am a “normal” person.
Patricia's Place 
I’ve never really felt peer pressure, but then I never was part of a crowd, either. I had a few good friends, and friends don’t pressure friends. Why no crowd? Not sure. Never felt drawn. We are all different, I guess. I like to think I’m normal, too. What is normal, anyway? People like you and I, right? Blessings to you, Patricia…
I think normal may be over-rated. I think I am normal until I hear other peoples stories then I wonder.
I never gave in to peer pressure; it just was never worth it to me. I don’t care for cliques or the artificiality that goes with them. I prefer real people.
You were always smart! I would have been much happier if I hadn’t cared about the popularity polls.
Here’s to being our own UNIQUE voices in the world.
You betcha!
Sometimes the ‘in crowd’ is toxic and if we want to be part of that crowd we can overlook that fact. Not a good idea at all. I prefer my own path with like minded people. In or out. Doesn’t matter to me.
Have a fabulous day. 🙂
You are a wise woman. Did you always think this way or did you grow into it?
The in-crowd didn’t recognize me either when I thought it mattered. A few good friends, now, and I find life is good–damn good. 🙂 I must include my blogging friends. Hi, Patricia.
Life is damn good when you wise up to what’s important. I include cyber friends too.
😀