From a very young age, I have always been a bit off when it comes to making relationships with people. I always had a tough time making friends with the boys in my grade. I always felt to connect with girls more. I was a big sports guy that loved to go outside and play and get competitive, but that was kind of it from a guys stand point.
My best friend was a girl, my second best friend was a girl, and third the same. I always made friends with girls. I seemed to be drawn to them and never thought of having those “bros” like we hear about so often. I always got teased about my sexuality and the fact that I was drawn to girls. Weird right? Questioning sexuality for being drawn to the other sex. It didn’t make sense to me. Years passed and the teasing continued, and I still did not have those guy friends that everyone seemed to have. Eventually, in 6th grade, I began to mature and start hanging out with the boys in my grade, but they weren’t always welcoming. It seemed like a chore to make friends. I was always the guy in the group to do the dirty work, like draw on the bathroom walls with a sharpie, just to be accepted. I share many of the same feelings as people who get their confidence shaken, not just in sports, but in life as well. I have a personal compassion for others. I do not know why this is, but it is who I am. Serving others lifts my spirit and builds my self confidence. In other words, my compassion is self serving. I enjoy lifting others up because I like to see people be successful after they have been knocked down, which in turn lifts me up. I love to strengthen people’s consciences, embolden and animate people’s lives and enjoy revitalizing people’s interests in simply being themselves again. I love to help inspire others to be the best they can be.
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