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tavalon

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12. I think it's a safe bet that everyone in that sad, dysfunctional family knows that this kiddo

Reply to dsc (Reply #10)

Tue Jan 10, 2012, 04:38 AM

Jan 2012

is different in some way, whether it be gay or gender dysmorphia. I just hope with all the hope I can muster that the older brother is always able to be there for that kid. Because his dad sure won't be. Sheesh, it almost sounds like American Beauty. Sad. I hope they all make it out of that situation okay.

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Dear Customer Who Stuck Up For His Little Brother ... [View all] one_voice Jan 2012 OP

Aw. And as the father of two boys, I love this post even more. villager Jan 2012 #1

K&R for a very nice story... Fumesucker Jan 2012 #2

Good for her! (the sales clerk) and good for him! (the brother) Withywindle Jan 2012 #3

There's a very serious problem in this family zipplewrath Jan 2012 #4

when the older brother leaves home he'd better take the little brother with him nt msongs Jan 2012 #5

I thought the same thing zipplewrath Jan 2012 #8

You're right... one_voice Jan 2012 #6

Agreed micraphone Jan 2012 #11

Everybody needs a Big Brother like that! bvar22 Jan 2012 #7

Kicking for the kids and I don't have any kids myself. Hotler Jan 2012 #9

I do feel for that little brother dsc Jan 2012 #10

I think it's a safe bet that everyone in that sad, dysfunctional family knows that this kiddo tavalon Jan 2012 #12

Kids are nicer today than we were wryter2000 Jan 2012 #13