Ten years ago I was
given the chance
to help me grow more. A
drug that would have
made me average height.
A steroid. A
shot. But I was six
so when I heard shot I
refused. I said
I was fine with
being small. Again six
years ago I
was given the same
opportunity. They
said my growth
was slowing but they
could give me
one last growth
spurt, and I would be
of average height. But I was ten
so when they
said they wanted me average I said no
I want to be
different. Three
years ago again
the doctors
gave me the same opportunity.
They said I wouldn't
stick out so
much. They said I
could still have
one last chance to
become average height. But I was
thirteen so I said I
still have a long time to
grow, I will
become average on
my own. I was
trying to be independent.
Now my growth
has stopped at 4'10".
Everyday people ask me
how old I am and
are surprised by my
answer. People comment on
my height and don't
realize how much it
hurts. And
now I lay in
bed and I think about
every opportunity I
had to make myself
average. I
think about how if I
had the chance
again I would take
it. I'm below average. Hell,
I'm below
below average. I
would do anything to be
average. Now I'm
sixteen and yesterday
in the doctors
office there wasn't
an opportunity, they
said you are short and
there's nothing we
can do about that.
Your body has
matured so there is
no more growth to
be done. But I still
hope everyday that maybe
I will grow
a couple inches.
I still hope.
radiancy * · 9 years ago
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Hey girl! Embrace your individuality! My best friend is 18 years old and your height! I'm also 18 and 2 inches taller! I'm so glad that you decided to share your story and go against the crowd. You're very strong! Keep on rockin'!