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suffering from sensory processing disorder and been bullied
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Jack03
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I am 20 years old, I am Jack I have sensory processing disorder and some special needs recently take us tennis as a hobby, been teased by some lads around my age about the underwear I wear pants/slips not boxers never worn boxers I need to be wearing very tight and stay up type underwear like slips/pants due to my condition . Been been upset by it, mom does not feel boxers are suitable for me due to my condition never been bullied before went to special needs school never been in a locker-room before. Anyone out there has similar experiences and suffers from sensory processing disorder.
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Hi @jack03 welcome to the forum, sorry to read that you are suffering bullying over something so silly. Are these boys in your tennis group if so it may be worth speaking to the people who organise or take you.
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okay it is making me sad.
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It will do and I hope you reach out and speak to the organisers, so they can sort it out for you.
Meanwhile your most welcome here to make virtual friends, no one here will bully you only make you feel welcome.
Join in with the conversations in the coffee lounge, or try a go at the games. Hope to see you around -
okay I will do
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Hello @Jack03
Welcome to the community! I am so sorry to hear about the bullying. I echo what Sandy has said about talking to the organisers. What made you want to take up Tennis?
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Hannah_Scope I took up tennis because I always enjoy watching it felt fun to try out, mom is going to talk with organisers about it as it is upsetting me and making me sad. Mom says I maybe try getting into my tennis gear at home so avoiding lockeroom? Sounds okay? never been teased about my underwear before went to special needs school and did tennis and other sports there and most boys wore pants/slips clothing has been been difficuit since little especially underwear socks, I prefer more tightness reason I wear briefs vests etc
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Hi Jack I think your moms idea is a good one and glad she will be speaking to someone.
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This is a fairly standard thing to be teased about in a regular high school. I remember specifically wearing boxers on days we had PE and briefs for the rest of the week when I first started high school myself.
Sadly, I'm not sure asking a parent or coach to speak to the other lads will help. Maybe the younger generation are different and more accepting of difference now, but it would have just made things worse when I was at school.
I know it's upsetting you, but I think it's something you may just have to take on the chin as 'banter' rather than being an attack against yourself.
I'm not sure if you're aware, but you can get tight fitting boxers which you could test out for comfort. I also struggle with change, particularly regarding clothing feel, but did eventually switch to boxers full time and prefer them now. -
I'm glad you are able to take it up after enjoying watching it I think if it makes you more comfortable to change into your gear at home then see how you feel. I definitely think your mum is right in talking to the organisersHannah - She / Her
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OverlyAnxious thank you for your suggestions, I am turning 21 on July 31st, as I said before went to a special needs school so never attended regular high school. I did sport there but nearly all of boys wore same underwear as me. I and neither did mom have any idea it was a standard thing to be teased about. I have struggled with change since I was very little says mom, particularly regarding clothing feel, one of key reasons I have only ever worn brief's /slips mom and I are aware of tight fitting boxers, apparently introduced them to be me at around 17 but so far never tested out, will think about testing out for comfort cannot hurt . But I cannot somehow see myself switching from briefs/slips to boxers, my older sister thinks I should stick with briefs if they make me feel more comfortable, sister says I need to just see it as banter as opposed to maliciousness. Don't mind me asking how old you were when you switched to boxers full time. I do understand it may have been different in a special needs as opposed to regular school.
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Hannah_Scope said:I'm glad you are able to take it up after enjoying watching it I think if it makes you more comfortable to change into your gear at home then see how you feel. I definitely think your mum is right in talking to the organisers
thinks I should stick with briefs if they make me feel more comfortable, sister says I need to just see it as banter as opposed to maliciousness. I do understand it may have been different in a special needs as opposed to regular school. -
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Jack03 said:OverlyAnxious thank you for your suggestions, I am turning 21 on July 31st, as I said before went to a special needs school so never attended regular high school. I did sport there but nearly all of boys wore same underwear as me. I and neither did mom have any idea it was a standard thing to be teased about. I have struggled with change since I was very little says mom, particularly regarding clothing feel, one of key reasons I have only ever worn brief's /slips mom and I are aware of tight fitting boxers, apparently introduced them to be me at around 17 but so far never tested out, will think about testing out for comfort cannot hurt . But I cannot somehow see myself switching from briefs/slips to boxers, my older sister thinks I should stick with briefs if they make me feel more comfortable, sister says I need to just see it as banter as opposed to maliciousness. Don't mind me asking how old you were when you switched to boxers full time. I do understand it may have been different in a special needs as opposed to regular school.
Your Mom won't have experienced it as a girl. Girls locker rooms are very different to boys.
I agree you should wear whatever you feel most comfortable in. Though people (boys in particular) will pick up any differences to use in banter. It's really not meant to be malicious or upsetting in most cases though.
Sadly, some people do take it too far, and if it seems like they're specifically singling you out rather than everyone taking a bit of banter, that's when it moves from being banter to being bullying. -
Could you do what I used to do on PE days which is wear your tennis shorts under your trousers. Then all you have to do is take your trousers off.
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Unfortunately, @Jack03 people can be cruel and any form of hurt from humans is "normal". Though, only you can know the level of hurt this causes and it does not make it okay. You deserve to be treated a lot better than this and still have the opportunities to enjoy your interests (e.g., tennis) without being hurt by other people
Do you think the idea of getting changed at home, rather than in the changing rooms, is something which might help? Is there anything else that might help this to feel more comfortable for you? - other than people being less cruel, of courseCommunity Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her.
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L_Volunteer Thank you for replying, I think the idea of getting changed at home is the only way it will stop and make it me feel comfortable and still enjoy my hobbies, I cannot see what else might help this to make me feel more comfortable, my sister says I should not stop wearing briefs as I prefer them over boxers that would stop this. I know my mom and older sister worry about so much due to my special needs
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As you have said @Jack03, the most important thing is that you feel comfortable and enjoy your hobbies. Is there anything we can do to help? How have things been for you more recently?
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I think you should wear what you find most comfortable. Changing at home is a good way to avoid the bullying but I do hope the organisation or venue's leaders are informed and deal with this. It should never be acceptable.They/Them, however they are no wrong pronouns with me so whatever you feel most comfortable with
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