Man In A Dress

[Sephirah]

Just stopping by to give my little bro a giant hug! And give your little girl a giant hug from me, too, okay? <3

*megacyberhugs*

[Adrian26]

As I continue to the beginning of adulthood I begin to realize that life isn't at all what I thought it was. I begin to understand that life is not black and white, but written in shades of grey. The place I've known for my last 17 years is no more. I am no longer a naive child, but a teenager who finally sees the world for what it is. A world that still hates you for your skin tone, accent, identity, and just being who you are. Now I realize I live in a broken world with many broken people.

Lately, Ally(the original) has been with this guy we go to school with. They've been dating for about two months now and they're talking about marriage after highschool. He's an alright guy, but I don't get why she's pushing her person on the rest of us when we haven't even been able to talk to him outside of a school setting.

[Sephirah]

A world that still hates you for your skin tone, accent, identity, and just being who you are. Now I realize I live in a broken world with many broken people.

You are not wrong, Adrian. But the world isn't entirely broken. There are still people who love you for your heart, your wit, your inner beauty and the warmth and kindness of the human spirit. Granted they are harder to find these days, but they are there. <3 There are a lot of broken things that don't always have to be broken.

Lately, Ally(the original) has been with this guy we go to school with. They've been dating for about two months now and they're talking about marriage after highschool. He's an alright guy, but I don't get why she's pushing her person on the rest of us when we haven't even been able to talk to him outside of a school setting.

Two months seems... extremely fast to talk about marriage. Can I ask you, Adrian... I mean if you know. How did Ally take what happened to your girlfriend? I get the feeling it hit her hard and she's rebounding to something the entire opposite to feel safe. Without thinking it through.

I think she wants something, is desperate for something. To feel secure and safe, Adrian. I feel like it's a reflex action and might not be all it seems. I hope for the best... but being born male... I know that most dudes pre... like 25, are immature a-holes and this really isn't a good idea. It's something she thinks she wants but I am not at all sure he wants the same. And I am scared she... and all of you will get hurt.

I want the best for you, brother. You all deserve to be treated okay. You need someone who understands you. Not one aspect of you.

[Adrian26]

You are not wrong, Adrian. But the world isn't entirely broken. There are still people who love you for your heart, your wit, your inner beauty and the warmth and kindness of the human spirit. Granted they are harder to find these days, but they are there. <3 There are a lot of broken things that don't always have to be broken.

Two months seems... extremely fast to talk about marriage. Can I ask you, Adrian... I mean if you know. How did Ally take what happened to your girlfriend? I get the feeling it hit her hard and she's rebounding to something the entire opposite to feel safe. Without thinking it through.

I think she wants something, is desperate for something. To feel secure and safe, Adrian. I feel like it's a reflex action and might not be all it seems. I hope for the best... but being born male... I know that most dudes pre... like 25, are immature a-holes and this really isn't a good idea. It's something she thinks she wants but I am not at all sure he wants the same. And I am scared she... and all of you will get hurt.

I want the best for you, brother. You all deserve to be treated okay. You need someone who understands you. Not one aspect of you.

She honestly didn't seem like she cared. When she died all Ally said was well that's done and decided to go and date this weird dude who always tried to fondle our breasts. But I don't really know what to do with all of this so I usually stay dormant.

[Lori Dee]

Now I realize I live in a broken world with many broken people.

Are you familiar with the Japanese term Kintsugi? It is an art form of repairing broken pottery with gold.

It "symbolizes resilience, the beauty of imperfection, and the acceptance of one's past and its impact on the present. It highlights how challenges and flaws can lead to something even more beautiful and stronger, transforming adversity into something valuable."

Sometimes, when we see something that we think is broken, what we are seeing is its uniqueness. Special traits are not flaws; they are just traits. The same goes for people.

You may be different, but that does not mean you are broken. You have a system that many people do not. You are making it work despite all of the obstacles you encounter inside and out. That is not only amazing, it is admirable!

People are just people. We can look at the "pottery" or the "cracks" and try to guess what kind of people they are. But the truth lies inside, the spirit within that many people cannot see. You have a wonderful spirit, and it shines through in your thoughts and communication.

There is no doubt that we live in a troubled world, but it will get better over time, as great men like you step forward to show the world just how great it can be. Never let the current situation get you down. "This too shall pass." 

[Adrian26]

Lori, you always have such deep thoughts on everything and that just always hits me where I need it. Thank you for the kind words.