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My poor little cousin
My little cousin A is such a cute little boy. He's really caring, and funny, and smart, and just such a character. He's 7, and asks really good questions, is thoughtful, and remembers things about people (likes, dislikes, inside jokes). He's a great kid.
I was at his brother's 10th birthday party today, and my aunt (their mom) told me the saddest thing. She said that they were in the car the other day, and A said "Mama, I hope you don't get mad at me for saying this, and I don't want to make you sad, but sometimes I think it would be easier if I were a girl. The kids at school make fun of me because I have lots of friends who are girls, and like to play with their toys, and like Barbies. They call me a girl, and tell each other not to play with me. Sometimes I wish I was a girl."
A has always liked to watch me put on my makeup, he loved hearing me talk about my wedding when we were planning it, he loves when women wear dresses and heels and do their hair and makeup (he always tells them "you look soooooo beautiful, like a princess!"). He loves Barbies and art and taking care of pretend pets, and baking. That's just who he is and what he likes, and he's so fun to be around. It absolutely breakes my heart that he's already having doubts about being who he is. He's such a creative, spirited, positive kid, and it really sucks that he has to deal with stupid kids who were never taught any better.
I am really praying that other kids don't smother out his flame. And, even though it might be a long shot, I really hope that this kind of teasing ends here, and he'll be surrounded by positive, encouraging people in school later, and not have to endure horrible bullying.
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