Often people feel the pressure to fit into a narrow idea of what is "normal." As I like to say, "define normal." Whether it’s how we should feel, the relationships we should have, the careers we should pursue, or the milestones we should reach, society and/or family/friends set expectations that can feel impossible to meet. This pressure can lead to stress, shame, and self-judgment when our experiences don’t match this standard. But what if the idea of "normal" is not the goa