Brandon

This is me and my cousin

  Most heroes we see nowadays have; inspired, touched, or helped us in some way shape or form. A Hero doesn't always have to be fictional or realistic; my hero in this case would be my friend/cousin Brandon. Brandon's been there for me for a while now, he's my cousin's friend but he's been around so much I can't help but consider him my cousin. Brandon is 14 years old, yes my hero is younger than me, but that's not odd; heroes don't have a specific age. Brandon inspires me; he's courageous, he's got a lot of friends who support him, but there are people out there that don't know he goes through life, dealing with bullying from people who don't accept people who are; LGBTQIA, GLBT or GLBT. Whichever way you put it, it means the same thing: EQUAL. Brandon is in the category Gay, for some it's known as Homosexual.

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  This doesn't make him any different than any of us; he has a heart, he bleeds, he feels pain just as much as you or I do. Brandon has filled the spot as my hero because even with only being in high school and being fourteen he knows a lot about life, that most 14 year olds could care less about. He's not afraid to be who he is, this is not to offend anybody in the categories; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, ally or asexual. But he does put on make-up, he wears girl boots, he's not overly expressive of being Gay, but you know he's gay, he'll let you know; actually he doesn't have to let you know, but he is. Brandon's been in my life for about, 2 years but he's still part of my family, when I hear people openly talk about how anybody in the categories I previously named, are going to Hell, or will never be happy, it kind of makes my heart sink. I'm bisexual and I'm proud to be who I am, going through everyday life, while getting made fun of, smirked at, laughed at or singled out, has made me, him, and EVERYBODY for that matter, who we are today.

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He has taught me something that has been with me since we met, if they can't take you for who you are, then they don't deserve to be a part of your life, His father doesn't  know about him being gay, but he still goes through everyday life, hanging with girls, wearing girl accessories (clothes, shoes, make-up.. etc.) he knows i love him with everything i have, because he is family, i trust him with my life. .

He is part of the reason for who i am today. I could never thank him enough, he's got a good heart, he's courageous for going to school and being open about his sexuality, he's smart, skilled, he's talented. He's a good singer and dancer, it's just nobody wants to take the time to get to know him and realize that he's a good guy.. which saddens me, but there is one thing i know, and its that he is my best friend and no matter what anybody says about him, to me or too anybody i will never leave his side.. He's the Peanut Butter to My Jelly, we can't be separated.