My dear, I'm here for you, and I'm hugging you!
I'm really sorry for what the original poster went through as a child. It's so sad that it's affected him now. When we were young, we were all vulnerable and at risk of being hurt.
Some wounds are directly engraved into the bone, and it is really tough to let go for the rest of your life. I'm giving you a big hug again, hoping to give you some comfort.
When I was young, I often had a runny nose, and the boys teased me, calling me "snot girl." And because I had heavy body hair, they called me "orangutan."
At the time, it had a very serious emotional impact on me, but I'm happy to say that I gradually let go of it.
Now that I think about it, those experiences are actually all part of our childhood, and they're totally normal!
It's often said that children's words don't hurt, and that naughty kids just want to have fun and find the funny side of things.
They're just looking for ways to have fun and find the funny side of other people's quirks.
And the more the person being teased is afraid and avoids it, the more the teaser will tease.
Back then, I just ignored these people and focused on my studies. I was really lucky because my grades were always in the top of the class!
These kids, bless their hearts, they just don't dare laugh at me anymore. Later on, they grew up, and when we occasionally meet up for reunions,
And they'll tease about the past, turning it into childhood memories.
We've all changed so much since we were students! Some of us have changed quite a bit, while others have stayed pretty much the same.
If we stay stuck in the past, we'll only hurt ourselves.
The landlord was really hurt by the experience of being teased by those naughty children. It's only by facing up to it and dealing with it that he'll be able to move on.
I know it can be tough, but I'm here to tell you that only by letting go of that heavy burden will you feel at ease and relieved.
1. Let go of the burden and pull out the arrow in your body, my friend.
It's possible that those who hurt you have forgotten about it all.
And it's only the host who still remembers these things clearly and has been carrying these wounds until now.
It's as if the arrow that was shot at the host is still carried forward.
From this moment on, the host, who has realized this, tries to slowly pull the arrows out of his body.
It's totally normal to feel a bit uncomfortable when you first start unplugging. But I promise you, it'll get easier with time!
2. Do the things you are afraid of to boost your self-confidence!
It's totally normal to still be a little nervous about making eye contact with the opposite sex. It's likely that you've been feeling this way since childhood. The good news is that you can start to overcome this fear by facing your fears and doing things you've never done before. You're already an adult in terms of your body and appearance, but you still have that timid child inside you. The best way to help this child grow up is to face your fears and look directly into the eyes of the opposite sex.
It's totally normal to feel nervous the first time, but I promise you'll get more comfortable with it each time. You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll gain confidence!
3. Don't worry about what others think. Be brave and be yourself!
No matter how many flaws the host has, he or she is also unique in the world, and there is no one else like you. You are perfectly imperfect, and that's a beautiful thing!
You know, no one else really hurt you, only yourself. I can imagine the landlord's mind is still recalling the embarrassing scene from the beginning, scaring himself.
I know it can feel like people nowadays will also laugh at you, but I promise you they don't know what happened to you.
Even if people think that way now, as long as the host doesn't care, it's totally fine!
Don't worry about what others think! Be brave and be yourself, and let others talk.
I really hope the hostess can slowly change herself and become a more beautiful and confident girl!
I'm Warm June, and I just want to say that I love you all so much!
Comments
I can totally relate to feeling nervous in social situations; it's like my body just takes over and I lose control. It's heartbreaking to hear about your elementary school experience, no one should have to go through that.
It sounds really tough what you've been through. Those moments of being mocked can stick with us for so long. It's important to remember those boys were wrong, and their actions don't define your worth.
Feeling scared during conversations is understandable after what you've experienced. It must have been incredibly hard, but you're not alone in this. Many people feel the same way, and there are ways to build up confidence over time.
The anxiety you describe is palpable. Being treated that way by classmates is truly awful. Remember, how they acted then does not reflect on you but on their immaturity. You deserve respect and kindness.
I'm sorry to hear that talking to others makes you feel so uncomfortable. The past can cast a long shadow, but it doesn't have to dictate your present or future interactions. There's strength in acknowledging how you feel.