Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

4tonnecat t1_j6846rv wrote

Let me buy you some real Nikes?

It’s not about fitting in. It’s about you feeling worthy. It’s about you being able to walk with confidence and be who you want to be.

It really hits home for me. I grew up in an abusive household where my parents just refused to buy me clothing…. Luckily my school had a uniform so no one knew I only had a couple of raggedy things, hand me (quite a few times)downs.

But then I got a scholarship to a nice school and alas no uniform and I only had my old uniform shoes which had holes and I’d had to super glue the sole back on.

I was walking an hour each way for school, showing up with frozen feet and soggy shoes which would leave a puddle as I walked.

I remember a girl asking me why I don’t have other shoes and why I don’t wear a coat when it’s snowing…It was heartbreakingly embarrassing.

OP- I know the feeling, I hate the idea of you having to go through this the way I did.

PM me… would love to do get you shoes.

94

DelicatePeanutSalad t1_j686d2s wrote

Did OP reach out to you?

7