Middle school can be brutal. Kids are trying to figure out who they are, and anyone who dares to be different becomes a target. My 12-year-old son? He’s tall, skinny, wears glasses and braces, and has his own style.
Gah, is this my favorite one yet? I said that about the last one! Eyes watered a bit, not gonna lie. Love the meaningful messages tossed with humor. Wearing my brightest shoes today.
Catching up on my MAM substack! I love all your musings, they make me smile, nod and say OMG yes!!! This share was super touching. I’d never have thought to use ChatGPT and some of those comebacks are zingers. I’m laughing all the way J at the haters who, “…don’t have the confidence to rock color.”
And you set him up for success by loving him for who he is, as he is and giving the confidence to go forth in the purple shoes. Please commend him on sharing his story and on wearing the shoes again the next day, and the next....
I applaud your efforts to shift bullies out of their boring rut, J&J. NERD? Seriously? NOT an insult. Those morons should be so lucky. Thank goodness there is at least one awesome human kicking middle school right in the butt with some well chosen shoes.
This is absolutely adorable! I love #2 and am cheering him on from afar. We all know how this story goes — if he can maintain his sense of self and confidence in middle school, he’ll be unstoppable! Look out world! 💥💜
Gah, is this my favorite one yet? I said that about the last one! Eyes watered a bit, not gonna lie. Love the meaningful messages tossed with humor. Wearing my brightest shoes today.
Catching up on my MAM substack! I love all your musings, they make me smile, nod and say OMG yes!!! This share was super touching. I’d never have thought to use ChatGPT and some of those comebacks are zingers. I’m laughing all the way J at the haters who, “…don’t have the confidence to rock color.”
I love this! Great mama and son. Why fit in when you were born to stand out!!!
Love it!!!😍 And of course I got the quote!❤️
What Cris T said. Word for word! He's lucky to call you his mama.
And you set him up for success by loving him for who he is, as he is and giving the confidence to go forth in the purple shoes. Please commend him on sharing his story and on wearing the shoes again the next day, and the next....
He’s lucky to have you as his mama 💜 need to get some purple shoes now !
Best mama!!!! Love all of this. 💜
Way to go mama! Tech is a tool - and purple is cool 💜🌈🦄⭐️
I applaud your efforts to shift bullies out of their boring rut, J&J. NERD? Seriously? NOT an insult. Those morons should be so lucky. Thank goodness there is at least one awesome human kicking middle school right in the butt with some well chosen shoes.
Plus one for best one yet! J FTW. And what an amazing mama you are!!! You should be glowing with pride. ❤️
This is absolutely adorable! I love #2 and am cheering him on from afar. We all know how this story goes — if he can maintain his sense of self and confidence in middle school, he’ll be unstoppable! Look out world! 💥💜