29/11/2024
Omg Clark/Lex I shipped this so hard.
Growing up, I went through a lot. My older brother had very severe mental health struggles—what some might now call BPD—and it was a lot to deal with. He passed away a few years ago, and I still feel the weight of those times. To escape, I found solace in Smallville. I used to imagine myself as someone Lex Luthor took in. Knowing the character, I felt like Lex needed a brother, and at that moment, I needed one too. Somehow, imagining that relationship brought me peace.
Michael Rosenbaum’s portrayal of Lex will always hold a special place in my heart because of that. Even my mum remembers him and the comfort the show gave me during what was an awful time. Smallville became my safe place—a world where I could escape, dream, and find some kind of comfort when things felt unbearable.
I miss those days sometimes. Life feels so different now, and I miss the sense of escape and connection that Smallville gave me. But I’ll always be grateful for the show, the characters, and for Michael Rosenbaum’s Lex, who somehow gave me the brotherly bond I so desperately needed.
