Oh my! That was a lot to deal with. The meanness was really uncalled for. In my own community, it’s not as bad. We tease but we all are friends, we are intentional not to make anyone feel left out or feel bad. So sorry you went through that.
One thing I’ve realized is, though childhood and teenage years were marked by our ignorance, our feelings then are still very much valid now that we’re grown. And thank God life doesn’t work like it is in teenage brains 😂. Success is not according to your level of “coolness”.
Congratulations on making it through and finding your own people, they’re the only ones that matter now. And your wife is beautiful! Many blessings friend.
Hello Sekani!, what a pleasure it is to read you my talented friend from another continent. Thank you for your words of support, and yes, I'm glad those times are behind me. Here every day we make a lot of jokes, but it is different because we are adults and there is respect, nothing to do with that adolescent season. Maybe it wasn't that strong, but I did feel that way and it really marked me, but I'm glad it didn't define me. I send you a hug my friend, and excuse me for responding a little late 😘