Sep 13, 2023·edited Sep 13, 2023Liked by 40somethingahjumma
I think what I appreciated most about this particular drama was the way they didn't flinch from tacking such difficult and complicated topics. Chen Yunru's outlook is beyond bleak and it's like she's a black hole of despair. But that's what severe depression and extremely low self esteem can look like. It was hard to watch her scenes sometimes, but I'm glad they didn't shy away from it because it's an honest presentation of how depression can warp people's thoughts and perspective. And that's not something we see often in tv where such things tend to be sensationalized, swept under the carpet, and/or used as plot points.
I think "you deserve better / to be happy" is a very Western concept. At least here in the States, I think it's sometimes used to comfort someone going through a difficult situation and could be used to justify taking actions that would improve that situation. I'm purely speculating here. Personally, it's not a phrase I would use to encourage "the grass is always greener on the other side" type of mentality.
Thanks for yet another insightful post, and I hope you feel better soon!
I think what I appreciated most about this particular drama was the way they didn't flinch from tacking such difficult and complicated topics. Chen Yunru's outlook is beyond bleak and it's like she's a black hole of despair. But that's what severe depression and extremely low self esteem can look like. It was hard to watch her scenes sometimes, but I'm glad they didn't shy away from it because it's an honest presentation of how depression can warp people's thoughts and perspective. And that's not something we see often in tv where such things tend to be sensationalized, swept under the carpet, and/or used as plot points.
I think "you deserve better / to be happy" is a very Western concept. At least here in the States, I think it's sometimes used to comfort someone going through a difficult situation and could be used to justify taking actions that would improve that situation. I'm purely speculating here. Personally, it's not a phrase I would use to encourage "the grass is always greener on the other side" type of mentality.
Thanks for yet another insightful post, and I hope you feel better soon!