You know what’s kind of beautiful?
In French, you don’t really say “I miss you.” You say “tu me manques,” which is closer to “you are missing from me.”
I love that. “You are missing from me.” You are a part of me, you are essential to my being. You are like a limb, or an organ, or blood. I cannot function without you.
I’ve been really pissed with the show because of the finale, but I will never stop myself from giving the writers credit for how wonderfully Beiste’s struggle with her husband’s abuse was portrayed.
It came out of nowhere, but it was under the lesson that sometimes domestic violence happens from the people you least suspect. Earlier episodes clearly established Beiste’s self-esteem issues in regards to her looks. She feels like she can validate it with the fact that no one had ever kissed her before Schue (and he was doing that for non-romantic reasons), and no one had ever expressed interest in her like Cooter had. Of course she returned to him at first—she was terrified that he was honestly the only person she would meet who would want to be with her.
She’s one of my favorite adults on the show, because she eagerly participates in activities considered “manly”, but she also worries about not appearing feminine enough compared to everyone else. Her relationships with those around her is helping her realize her worth and see just how amazing she truly is. I’m so glad she gained the courage to get away from Cooter, because at the end of the day, she needs to love herself if she’s going to be truly happy.
/allkindsofBeistefeelings
