Gracie Kendal

Gracie Kendal

     Gracie Kendal is a woman who uses Second Life because she is not content with her actual self. Gracie is the name of her avatar I believe and this is how she feels about it, "…I have found it difficult to be comfortable in my own skin. My sense of self has become dislodged and torn apart. Through Gracie I have begun to put myself back together." Kris is her name in real life, but she feels that both are her. To her the cyber world is an outlet for the real world. Second life helps her feel comfortable because Kris doesn’t feel “real” in her body. It is as if she was born in the wrong body. She feels as if Gracie can help her in ways that she cannot.

     Gracie started using second life because of her grandparents telling her about it. She started an art gallery and is on the top ten lists for the best art in the second life world. In the real world, Kris is trying to be an art major and in 2010 she was supposed to be graduating with her art degree. The belief that second life is real can be confusing for some. Kris uses it as an outlet for her emotions and that is all that counts. If it makes her feel better about herself, then no one should penalize or disrespect her for doing what makes her feel good.