I feel like half a man because im 5'3, and relatively skinny. Ill never get the dignity or respect that normal sized people get, and I didnt even do anything to not receive it, I was just born.
I tried lifting and ended up making myself more depressed just from looking at people who know what theyre doing and could make fun of me at any moment they liked because they could and because I couldnt do anything about it if they did.
most children are taller than and tall as me, anytime someone is laughing I believe its about my height. I cant even buy clothes, everything is either too long or too wide. As you can imagine, I dont have many friends, and the ones I do have will make fun of me for being short
Im a victim to genetics and all I want to do is reach my goals. Why are people so rude to me for just being alive?
>>17234251
Post pic because I find it hard to believe you're adult and 5'3"
>>17234251
Anon, my father is 5'3". He gets respect.
Go back to lifting, it's easier for shorter men like ourselves (i'm 5'7") because our testosterone goes further.
If you get good and ripped, fewer people will fuck with you. Trust me.
And most importantly, stop being so goddamn insecure. Don't just sit there and hope people respect you. And don't care so much if they don't: that's a problem with then, not you.
Just ignore that shit and do what you need to do.
>>17234297
Here was my prom picture, I'm 18
>>17234324
I've tried lifting for years and I never put on any muscle, my lifts are all terrible and embarrassing
Being in the gym made me depressed enough to the point I left on the verge of tears mid set last week
>>17234361
Since you look asian, I'd say you're not too bad. 5'3" is still short for japanese or korean ancestry, but not shockingly so: i've had asian friends shorter than that (think the shortest was 5'0" and he was half-white).
And it sounds like you might not be gaining because of either low testosterone or high anxiety (ie excessive HPA ie high cortisol), might want to go to a doc and get a blood panel done to see what you're working with.
first and final bump
>>17234455
Im black, I always thought my test levels were normal and I was genetically cursed
it could be worth a shot
I'm 5'3" and 18 too dude, I know the struggle. When it comes to clothes I just buy from Japanese brands online, they fit perfectly. But H&M fits good for the most part. My only complaint is just how bad we have it with women at our height. Also my little sister is 11 and is already my height... Smh
>Being in the gym made me depressed enough to the point I left on the verge of tears mid set last week
Then lift more
You're not half a man. More like 85% a man. That's not so bad.
>>17234654
That must be the nicest post I've ever seen on here
>>17234804
In a backhanded sort of way.
Have you ever considered taking a trip to Puerto Rico?
They are all High 4s or sub 5 down there and the Latinas are very good looking. I have relatives that are literally 4.75 feet.. You might feel like you don't stand out so much.
Sorry to hear about your struggles.
>>17234361
You got swag, my man.
That adds like 3 inches to your height.
