My oldest brother and I talked last night

[KoreyA]

My oldest brother and I talked last night and it was great.He was 4 years old when I came home from the hospital after being born now 43 years old.Growing up he knew I was very different in a way,He was always the rough and tough and I was never this way growing up as kids.He was the first of my brothers to accept I had a soft feminine side pop out of me.He was 16 at the time when my mom dressed me as a girl.Through the years he learned about me a lot seeing I am not the fully masculine brother with a feminine side.With me dressed as Korey,sees me as a part time sister.We talked about the past,that was good.One thing he did was defend me,I was teased and picked on in middle school a lot for being me.I learned from him one day standing up for myself and we both remember this to this day.I was in the 8th grade,a kid was calling me names.I stood there with my hands beside me not laying a punch at all saying pick on someone on your size to this kid.This kid,he ran away like a coward and never bothered me anymore.My oldest brother witnessed it happen and told me great job.My parents even appraised him for standing up for me learning from him.

[Carolyn Marie]

That's great to hear, Korey.  It's a wonderful thing to have a family member who is supportive.  Thanks for sharing the good news, and that childhood memory.  I know many here will identify with it.

 

HUGS

 

Carolyn Marie

[KoreyA]

It was tough being teased and picked on going through a lot.Principal did not do much for punishment to the kids that did this to me.It was just a slap on the hand saying don't do it again a lot for the punishment

[Charlize]

It is certainly difficult when bullying isn't dealt with by those who could actually influence that behavior.  I'm glad you handled it so well and have that support from your brother.

 

Hugs,

 

Charlize

[KoreyA]

He is great to me to this day.He is a pastor at a church and goes by everyone is different in a way that is good.Knows I am like any normal person in life.Knows very well judging anyone is wrong too.

[Willow]

Back when I was young we didn't call it bullying.  It was "being picked on".  I was the one that never picked a fight and did my best to avoid conflicts.  I was a senior in high school before I stood up to someone that was picking on me.  

 

My sister was one of the kids that picked on me when we were young.  She was 5 years older.  I lost her to cancer 10 years ago.  I wish she was still here to talk to.  I sounds like your brother is quite a good guy.  Hang on to that relationship.  We all need one.

 

Willow

[KoreyA]

He is a good guy and we are close.Has 2 sons just like him whom call me Aunt Korey when I am dressed as her.