I remember when I started high school. I was really afraid. I heard how the juniors and seniors were mean to freshman. I'd also heard about them throwing pennies. My have times changed! I guess guns have replaced pennies! I'm glad I started when I did!
Hi There! Ys, I'd heard about the pennies too. But, that experience was far from my thoughts as they were consumed with "What can I wear today that can cover my big, pregnant belly?" or "What do my peers (and their parents) and my family really think of me now?"
I had only a few pairs of actual maternity clothes, so I became creative in my thinking in wearing regular pants by using strings and fabric to add more elasticity and width to the waistline. I was often embarrassed by my situation and my self-esteem was shot. I often masked my emotions to enhance my insecurities. It was exhausting! While I got along well with people and never had pennies thrown at me, this thing called "LIFE" was. I am grateful and wiser nonetheless!
I remember when I started high school. I was really afraid. I heard how the juniors and seniors were mean to freshman. I'd also heard about them throwing pennies. My have times changed! I guess guns have replaced pennies! I'm glad I started when I did!
ReplyDeleteHi There! Ys, I'd heard about the pennies too. But, that experience was far from my thoughts as they were consumed with "What can I wear today that can cover my big, pregnant belly?" or "What do my peers (and their parents) and my family really think of me now?"
ReplyDeleteI had only a few pairs of actual maternity clothes, so I became creative in my thinking in wearing regular pants by using strings and fabric to add more elasticity and width to the waistline. I was often embarrassed by my situation and my self-esteem was shot. I often masked my emotions to enhance my insecurities. It was exhausting! While I got along well with people and never had pennies thrown at me, this thing called "LIFE" was. I am grateful and wiser nonetheless!
One of the most beautiful things in life is being able to GO through things and being able to GROW through things!
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