Comments on: Forgetting Who You Are

By: nfl store

nfl store — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:35:53 +0000

“I always try to make my mom proud by being friendly and always smiling. I am not afraid to talk to strangers and listen to their stories. ”
I think this needs a much experience.It’s not easy for one to do so, especially for kids.

By: Kreionashh

Kreionashh — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:33:33 +0000

Do not let anyone dirty your soul and be proud of who you are ! Life is like a house with waxy people who run scared of their shadows, melting... Ksh...

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:05:36 +0000

Bishop,

Thank you so much for your support. My smile is one think I have to hold on to at all times. So I use it as much as I can.

By: Bishop

Bishop — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:08:07 +0000

I just don’t know how you do it, Michael. I’ve seen you in some pretty tough and challenging situations and you somehow always manage to keep a smile on your face.
I’m much older than you (well …ok … maybe not THAT much older) but I have to admit, you handle situations like that so much better than I ever would – I can’t help it, its the German temper in me haha.
Next time I am in a situation like that, I’ll take a moment to remember your story and will hopefully be better prepared to not want to throttle the person.

Thanks once again!

By: Cr8zDrgn

Cr8zDrgn — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:46:07 +0000

Hey Michael, thanks for your story, and it was funny because I went to a Family Reunion this weekend, and my family, great as they are, are very narrow minded. I had a good time seeing my family and little niece play with her cousin. But because my family is Southern Baptist, I can’t be myself around them. I have to hold back about my life. I have an older cousin who is also gay, and he’s so use to it as well, and always have to refer to his boyfriend as his “roommate” My mom is the worst because of her sly comments about my sexuality, and I over heard my uncle talking bad about gay people, I left feeling hallow because the people who you should be more of yourself should be your own family. Despite all of that, I no longer regret who I am, I just feel bad for those people who judge people by what they see. They are missing out. It is sad on how people view people because they are different or they don’t understand how 2 guys or 2 girls prefer the same sex over 1 guy and 1 girl.

Daniel you’re so blessed to have a Grandma who’s so accepting, many aren’t so lucky.
Michelle you’re so right “Rudeness=Insecurity” truer words have never been spoken
JM and Pat those are some of the most encouraging and kindness words
and Michael you are truly an amazing person. I feel my life has truly been more blessed since we became friends. You have such a great sprite and everyone who you know feels the same way as I do. Anyone who just sees Justin and you as nothing more than just “fags” than they are missing out on 2 of the greatest guys. Thanks Michael for being you ^_^

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:03:42 +0000

Pat,

This comments makes it all better. When people like you share your kind words and remind me why I do what I do, it keeps me inspired and motivated to always hold my head up high. I know the world is not fair but I know there are more people like you who support me and it makes all the difference.

By: Pat

Pat — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:30:48 +0000

Michael, It breaks my heart every time that you mention any of these unfortunate happenings in your life. I wish that I could change the minds and hearts of the uninformed, and insecure people in the world………but I can’t. I can tell you, that you are one of the nicest and strongest people that I have ever known. You don’t deserve what you often experience out there in this ole world of ours. However, you may just be the person who will bring about the change that is needed, so that ALL people will be accepted and loved. Keep up what you are doing, and change may come, one person at a time.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:26:22 +0000

Michelle

It is so true. It is insecurity. It is hard to think of that when it happens but later you always remember it helps the situation.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:19:47 +0000

Rudeness=Insecurity

Thank you for sharing your story(s). Pets are wonderful. They are our greatest teachers… teachers of unconditional love… such a healing, transformative power.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:19:06 +0000

Thank you for more kind words!