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Strangers make fun of my brother

I have a brother who isn’t exactly mentally retarded, but he’s a slow learner. He has great friends but, when we’re out, people make fun of him. Whenever he hears names being yelled at him, he is deeply hurt. What should I do?

 

Dear Distressed Sis,

You are a wonderful sister and good person. Next time people are mean, say to your brother, “What fools! Don’t pay attention to them,” or, “They don’t know that you’re worth 100 of them.” The support and love of a sister can outweigh the criticism and jibes of strangers. And I bet you have already educated more people than you realize.
 
 

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MOD MOD MOD I'm kinda shy and quiet and I am in drama class but I am afraid that I will get a bad mark in that class because I dont participate enough because Im too embarassed to. and when I do I laugh a lot and my face goes red and its even more embarassing especially improv. I also wish I was more outgoing outside of drama class. my friends often say stuff about me being quiet and shy but I really wish I could just talk easily to anyone... especially guys! around guys I am usually reeealllly quiet and I get embarassed easily even if I dont like the guy! well actually I dont usually feel embarassed but my face goes red anyways! So could you give me some tips on how to participate more in drama with out getting embarrassed, how to be more talkative around my friends and guys and how to not get nervous around guys especially ones that I dont even have a crush on??? thanks soooooo much!!!!

 

Hey honeycakes, well I'm an actress so I can understand getting nervous to perform. One thing that happens to me is that I get lost in the character I'm playing. So before I go up to present, I'm nervous but once I really focus on my acting it goes away. Try letting yourself go in the character. And it may help to remember you are being someone else so you can afford to look a little silly. With guys I think maybe you get a little anxious at the thought of talking to the opposite sex so just try to calm yourself down. Remember they are just boys, people like you and me, so there's nothing to be nervous about. And for the ones you don't like think of them as talking to a girlfriend. Practice also makes perfect, so the more you talk to guys, the more comfortable and better you'll become at it. Hope this helps! Xoxo

Lynae P.

by honeycakes on 2/24/2012 6:21:40 PM

 
 

Great advice! Laughing I've always stood up for my brother...even though he's older...<3

by fungirl123 on 2/24/2012 4:44:16 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD!!! Do you have any tips on chatting up my crush on facebook? Whenever I try ( he NEVER starts a convo ) it goes pretty much like this... Me: Hey! Smile You didn't come to drama class today, what's up? Him: I had things to do Me: Ok, when's the next rehearsal then? I thought of some awesome moves for the dance Laughing Him: Don't know Why does he seem so bored? How can I make it less awkward? Thanks@!

 

Hey kayla9, he may not like chatting on Facebook. I can't think of anything else you can do, he's the one who isn't talking. Maybe you could try asking him more questions about himself. When he starts giving short answers try asking "Are you ok?" or make a joke like "You're being really boring tonight lol". Hope this helps! Xoxo

Lynae P.

by kayla9 on 2/24/2012 4:15:25 PM

 
 

i love my little sis!! i give the "older girl" advice 2 her that i never had. : )

by iloveballet&singing on 2/24/2012 3:39:31 PM

 
 

i have a little brother that gets bullied sometimes, and he doesnt do anything about it. i do though. i report to the office for him, and everything. yes, me and my bro fight alot, but i don't know what i would do without him! Smile <3

by susper on 2/24/2012 3:34:20 PM

 
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