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The original was posted on /r/india by /u/slugggerrrr on 2024-09-27 12:39:27+00:00.

I was just having a random conversation with my little cousin. He’s quite short for his age and stands at the front during assembly. We were having a lighthearted chat, and I told him that his elder brother used to stand at the front too, but he suddenly grew tall after puberty. So, I said, hopefully, he would too. I added “hopefully” to keep our lighthearted banter going, as we often roast each other.

My little cousin replied, “Thank God you said, ‘hopefully.’ Everyone keeps saying I will grow tall, but what if I don’t? I should stay humble and be happy.”

I was DUMBFOUNDED. My little cousin is completely unbothered about his height. He knows it’s the least important thing he brings to the table. He understands his worth is WAY more than his height. I would HATE for the world to ever make him feel less worthy because he doesn’t fit “societal” standards of appearance. It would absolutely shatter me.

The innocence, acceptance, and kindness he shows himself are what I aspire to grow into as I get older.