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How the Orange Nose got started
For years, I've talked about this concept called an "Orange Nose." In the beginning, I often told the story about my height (I'm exceptionally tall) and how it, quite literally, made me stand out. I called it my Orange Nose, because it was obvious and often elicited comments - welcome or not.
Over the years, I realized that just about everyone has an Orange Nose, something that makes them feel different, in a sometimes uncomfortable way.
We also have Orange Nose moments; day-to-day experiences that make us feel vulnerable, insecure, embarrassed. They make us cringe in the moment and may awaken feelings of shame and not belonging.
In the fall of 2020, I watched The Social Dilemma, and a scene in the movie motivated me to share this concept. The scene portrays a tween girl who posts a picture of herself to social media. She's feeling good about the post until someone makes a comment about her ears, at which point, she becomes ashamed of her ears and tries to hide them. They become her Orange Nose.
I wanted to create a space where people like this girl could go and realize the idea of "perfect" is a myth created by the media. To realize that it is our differences, not our perfections, that make us special. To read stories of others who may be facing similar insecurities. And maybe, a place where she can share her story, too.
The Orange Nose was born.
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Who is behind the Orange Nose?
The Orange Nose is a motivational blog and online community where everyone who has an Orange Nose tale can go to share stories of radical acceptance. It was created by Melissa Reeve, as a result of her experiences.