“On My Way” - A Reaction

Well to begin - Wow. Talk about one hell of an episode. I found it perfectly done, even the most emotional parts. But I digress.

As I sit and wait for this darn episode to download I really think of how strongly this was done and how it basically stabbed me in the heart, mind, emotional center, everything actually.

For myself I’ve always felt a bit close with Dave and Santana more than with Kurt. While Kurt did have a rough high school life, I did not. I didn’t experience the torment that was brought on upon him by Dave and numerous others. While I cannot and never did condone that type of violence from Dave, I always questioned it. I did the same with Santana but that’s another episode, literally.

Dave, again, has always held a special spot in my heart and mind because I can relate to him. I understand what it’s like to lie time and time again and to have someone attack you because you’re different. I have heard the slurs and negative comments most notably from my family. When they revealed his struggle, I so yearned for a more Dave-centric episode or story line and I finally got it.

The entire sequence of “Cough Syrup” made me cringe because I too have felt that pang of weakness. That idea of ‘why can’t my life just be like everyone else’s?’ followed closely behind with the thought of injuring myself. I never acted on it thankfully but the idea did cross my mind at one point. To see Dave act upon it, however, hit me hard because it was a matter of what if. I watched this episode on the edge of tears almost couldn’t finish it. 

As it progressed, I kept wondering where it would go and it went where I expected it to. Dave wasn’t accepted by his friends or family, a fear I have. I was personally glad RIB went that way because it isn’t like Kurt’s situation. Not everyone is loved and openly accepted. Most are cast out as a family shame to be hidden and never to be spoken of. I will say Kurt showed a lot about his character by expressing that with time it will get easier but for now and for some days it will suck. I felt that was honest and true because it needed to be said in some way.

Overall, I enjoyed the episode and felt it was one of the series strongest. While it really hurts and I am still recovering from the emotional trauma it gave me,  I found it to be perfectly executed.

With love,

Dom :)