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catrose

(5,065 posts)

21. I was crushed by this.

Reply to dsc (Original post)

Mon Sep 3, 2018, 11:55 AM

Sep 2018

He told his mother before school started that he was going to come out to his "friends."

I wondered if school counselors could help, as in, a child could go to her or him BEFORE coming out, for support and navigation through the swamp.

I guess if I had a child today, one of The Talks would be about how to treat children coming out, not that my child didn't see me come down like a ton of bricks on kids calling other kids "fags."

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The funeral I can't get out of my mind this week [View all] dsc Sep 2018 OP

K&R Solly Mack Sep 2018 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Atticus Sep 2018 #2

Thoughtful posts like this are what sets DU apart. Thank you. nt Atticus Sep 2018 #3

that is amazingly kind dsc Sep 2018 #4

Thank you for recognizing the value of the life of young Jamel. It is as worthy as John and Aretha. trickyguy Sep 2018 #5

we gay teachers have to stick together dsc Sep 2018 #10

Thank you. That is truly remarkable and puts things in much better perspective. bsiebs Sep 2018 #6

You're very welcome. I'm a gay teacher and I work with children a lot. trickyguy Sep 2018 #7

Thank you dsc for posting this Danmel Sep 2018 #8

how heartbreaking dsc Sep 2018 #9

Sad Srkdqltr Sep 2018 #11

You have wonderfully made see why I'm having a hard time being gracious on McCain's death. LakeArenal Sep 2018 #12

Yes, completely heartbreaking. Trueblue Texan Sep 2018 #13

Wow, thank you for bringing this to our attention. So, so sad. CaptainTruth Sep 2018 #14

Last weekend a 9 year old boy spoke to hundreds of people BigmanPigman Sep 2018 #15

Thank you! Duppers Sep 2018 #18

that is amazing dsc Sep 2018 #20

the photo of his parents at his gravesite was THE MOST HEARTBREAKING photo ever....... samnsara Sep 2018 #16

Thank you. brer cat Sep 2018 #17

😭 Duppers Sep 2018 #19

I was crushed by this. catrose Sep 2018 #21

Well put. Harker Sep 2018 #22