Americans used to find their identity in things like God, family, and country.
In today’s increasingly secularized America, many Americans shape their self-image by looking inward rather than outward.
They define themselves through the use of made-up pronouns, race, sex, and sexuality, and, in the case of Tiamat Legion Medusa, a once-successful banker, a desire to look like a dragon.
Medusa undergoes a significant transformation.
The 61-year-old Texan spent $80,000 on tattoos and body modification surgeries over a decade to become the first-ever “genderless dragon,” according to the New York Post on Tuesday.
Medusa is now estranged from his son as a result of this.
I would be embarrassed to have such relation too.
— Emma (@emma_chemist2) January 31, 2023
“The relationship or the connection with my son has changed,” Medusa said, according to the Post.
“At the time when I started my transformation, my son had already turned 16, and he rejected me at that point in my life.”
“My son hasn’t been in my life for seven years. I’m hoping that he is at least watching me on the internet because the reason I’m out there in such a big way is for him.”
As much as Medusa would like to believe this is all for his son, it’s obvious that isn’t the case.
He’s desecrating his body for the same reason so many young people identify as “non-binary” nowadays. Medusa, whose real name is Richard Hernandez, wants to feel special, according to the Post. He wishes to follow his own subjective desires, whatever they may be.
Medusa should have sacrificed his own desires for the sake of his son instead of mutilating his body to look more like a dragon.
Perhaps the identity of being a “good father” is more meaningful than a “genderless dragon.”
There are numerous places where one can discover their identity.
Identity can be found in how you treat others, how you care for your family, how you interact with your local community, and so on.
So, if you’re having self-perception issues, don’t look inward for solutions, as Medusa did. Instead, turn your gaze outward. Make an effort to accomplish something. Participate in a church service. Look for God.
If you’re wondering who you are and what your purpose is, you’ll never find the answers within yourself.