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11 yr. old w/g-button wanting to know how to hide it best
- Thread starter JennyCoulon
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I'm 24. I had a tube from 11-17.
It was incredibly embarrassing, I tried to hide it, etc etc. In fact, I hid my disease. Most of my friends didn't even know I had CF. That all changed in college, and it was only until earlier this year that I told anyone that I USED to have it. Many of my old high school friends were surprised.
Here's my advice. It's going to sting, but tell him to just talk off his shirt, and show his friends. Gym class, and then soccer practice SUCKED for me, despite being a top athlete, because I couldn't dress out. I was constantly self conscious, had 0 confidence, and it hurt my self esteem greatly. It partially contributed (among other things) to me being a loner. Your son may not have these problems, but acceptance is paramount to adolescence. And although some kids may make fun of him, I bet most would simply be curious. He'll realize that he has nothing to hide, no shame. He is equal among his friends, and it may even establish greater bonds for those who accept him.
I wish I stopped being afraid a lot earlier. Now I'm outspoken and shameless <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
It was incredibly embarrassing, I tried to hide it, etc etc. In fact, I hid my disease. Most of my friends didn't even know I had CF. That all changed in college, and it was only until earlier this year that I told anyone that I USED to have it. Many of my old high school friends were surprised.
Here's my advice. It's going to sting, but tell him to just talk off his shirt, and show his friends. Gym class, and then soccer practice SUCKED for me, despite being a top athlete, because I couldn't dress out. I was constantly self conscious, had 0 confidence, and it hurt my self esteem greatly. It partially contributed (among other things) to me being a loner. Your son may not have these problems, but acceptance is paramount to adolescence. And although some kids may make fun of him, I bet most would simply be curious. He'll realize that he has nothing to hide, no shame. He is equal among his friends, and it may even establish greater bonds for those who accept him.
I wish I stopped being afraid a lot earlier. Now I'm outspoken and shameless <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I'm 24. I had a tube from 11-17.
It was incredibly embarrassing, I tried to hide it, etc etc. In fact, I hid my disease. Most of my friends didn't even know I had CF. That all changed in college, and it was only until earlier this year that I told anyone that I USED to have it. Many of my old high school friends were surprised.
Here's my advice. It's going to sting, but tell him to just talk off his shirt, and show his friends. Gym class, and then soccer practice SUCKED for me, despite being a top athlete, because I couldn't dress out. I was constantly self conscious, had 0 confidence, and it hurt my self esteem greatly. It partially contributed (among other things) to me being a loner. Your son may not have these problems, but acceptance is paramount to adolescence. And although some kids may make fun of him, I bet most would simply be curious. He'll realize that he has nothing to hide, no shame. He is equal among his friends, and it may even establish greater bonds for those who accept him.
I wish I stopped being afraid a lot earlier. Now I'm outspoken and shameless <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
It was incredibly embarrassing, I tried to hide it, etc etc. In fact, I hid my disease. Most of my friends didn't even know I had CF. That all changed in college, and it was only until earlier this year that I told anyone that I USED to have it. Many of my old high school friends were surprised.
Here's my advice. It's going to sting, but tell him to just talk off his shirt, and show his friends. Gym class, and then soccer practice SUCKED for me, despite being a top athlete, because I couldn't dress out. I was constantly self conscious, had 0 confidence, and it hurt my self esteem greatly. It partially contributed (among other things) to me being a loner. Your son may not have these problems, but acceptance is paramount to adolescence. And although some kids may make fun of him, I bet most would simply be curious. He'll realize that he has nothing to hide, no shame. He is equal among his friends, and it may even establish greater bonds for those who accept him.
I wish I stopped being afraid a lot earlier. Now I'm outspoken and shameless <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I'm 24. I had a tube from 11-17.
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<br />It was incredibly embarrassing, I tried to hide it, etc etc. In fact, I hid my disease. Most of my friends didn't even know I had CF. That all changed in college, and it was only until earlier this year that I told anyone that I USED to have it. Many of my old high school friends were surprised.
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<br />Here's my advice. It's going to sting, but tell him to just talk off his shirt, and show his friends. Gym class, and then soccer practice SUCKED for me, despite being a top athlete, because I couldn't dress out. I was constantly self conscious, had 0 confidence, and it hurt my self esteem greatly. It partially contributed (among other things) to me being a loner. Your son may not have these problems, but acceptance is paramount to adolescence. And although some kids may make fun of him, I bet most would simply be curious. He'll realize that he has nothing to hide, no shame. He is equal among his friends, and it may even establish greater bonds for those who accept him.
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<br />I wish I stopped being afraid a lot earlier. Now I'm outspoken and shameless <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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<br />It was incredibly embarrassing, I tried to hide it, etc etc. In fact, I hid my disease. Most of my friends didn't even know I had CF. That all changed in college, and it was only until earlier this year that I told anyone that I USED to have it. Many of my old high school friends were surprised.
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<br />Here's my advice. It's going to sting, but tell him to just talk off his shirt, and show his friends. Gym class, and then soccer practice SUCKED for me, despite being a top athlete, because I couldn't dress out. I was constantly self conscious, had 0 confidence, and it hurt my self esteem greatly. It partially contributed (among other things) to me being a loner. Your son may not have these problems, but acceptance is paramount to adolescence. And although some kids may make fun of him, I bet most would simply be curious. He'll realize that he has nothing to hide, no shame. He is equal among his friends, and it may even establish greater bonds for those who accept him.
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<br />I wish I stopped being afraid a lot earlier. Now I'm outspoken and shameless <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">