More Than One Side

In this week's episode of Supergirl, a version of Kryptonite changed her demeanor to the point where she hurt others both strangers and those close to her with actions and harsh words. While her new outward personality held some truth, it wasn't right to bring others down.

This got me thinking as to how often we suppress our feelings in order to make someone else happy. In the movie 27 Dresses, Jane kept saying "Yes" to planning other people's weddings and rehearsal dinners, even if it meant up-heaving her own life. Sometimes we should say "No" or say what's truly on our minds but sometimes, it's better to just keep the peace. The hard part is figuring out the difference.

Another truth that came to mind during this episode is the fact that we have different sides to us. There are times when our not so good side comes out. It's human and I'll always appreciate the fact that the friends I still have continue to love me despite those times. Stress eats us up or fear tears us down. It's those who never stop believing in us or stop being in our lives that makes all the difference. Supergirl has that support system, which helped her get back to her normal self.

I felt that it was truly unfair for Cat to tell the world that Supergirl couldn't be trusted. On one hand I can understand that because she's National City's hero and the public needed to know she's unstable, but at the same time I felt that the message she sent on TV was a bit harsh. Everyone has bad days as Cat pointed out, but as a hero Supergirl has to be on her "A" game all the time. In our reality, we treat our presidents and official leaders this way. They are supposed to be perfect, be all knowing and help everyone see justice, yet they are still human. Sometimes they fail. Sometimes they say things they shouldn't. Should that be a reason why we discredit them? Should that be a reason for pushing for impeachment? No. I've been in a position of leadership and there are moments I wish I could go back and re-word a sentence or speak up instead of being silent. It's hard to be in charge. It comes with so much pressure. I wish everyone could understand/acknowledge that and be more mindful of who we are inside. A person who will make mistakes.

Supergirl has done a lot to the help the people of National City and I hope she will be able to win back their trust as the show goes on. I absolutely love the fact that Cat is again on her side.