Your comments about not listening to the negativity by other people resonates. I grew up being bullied as a foreigner and a gymnast. I took it all to heart. I got beat up at age 16 and it woke me up and gave me new confidence as I was able to outlast their punching me. But I was shaped by other negative comments.
The guys I work with know of my gymnastics background and like me a lot. I've not had the negative experiences you've had. I'm sorry for your experiences.
Your comments about not listening to the negativity by other people resonates. I grew up being bullied as a foreigner and a gymnast. I took it all to heart. I got beat up at age 16 and it woke me up and gave me new confidence as I was able to outlast their punching me. But I was shaped by other negative comments.
I work in construction and with some good guys.
The guys I work with know of my gymnastics background and like me a lot. I've not had the negative experiences you've had. I'm sorry for your experiences.