For as long as I can remember, I have been known as “that kid”. One who would never cry no matter how dire the circumstances were, and who was always tougher than everyone else. This stigma has led to me receiving the worse end of situations over and over again, simply seeing that I handle it better than everyone else. Unfortunately, this rationale has continued ever since, and I have faced numerous adversities because of it. Yet, what these people do not understand is that just because I do not externalize everything, does not mean I am invulnerable; it does not mean I do not hurt.
Starting as a young child, I have been forced to take the short end of the stick on numerous occasions, leading to disappointment and pain. For example, my elementary
Starting as a young child, I have been forced to take the short end of the stick on numerous occasions, leading to disappointment and pain. For example, my elementary