I find it saddenging to make someone believe they're good at something when they're not. Every person has something to be proud of--something for legitimate compliments. The people in this story undermined that principle by acting as if they had to stoop down for this kid. That's not true humanity. True humanity finds the kids true talents and encourages him through those. How would you feel if you were the kid and then found out what was going on? It's a bunch of sentimental, emotional tripe better suited for the mental masturbation of Oprah fans than the real world. No offense, he he.
What Would YOU Do?
by GetBusyLiving 40 Replies latest jw friends
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John Doe
Duplicate post.
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jula71
Mustn’t have been a play-off game.
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DanTheMan
Great story. My autistic older brother caught hell when he was growing up, and I have to confess that I tormented him quite a lot myself. But there were always a few kids and adults who took an interest in him and treated him kindly. I am grateful for the fact that along with all the horrible memories of childhood that disturb him to this day as he is not able to process these things in the normal way, he has at least a few pleasant ones.
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Es
that gave me goosebumps thanks for passing on such a beautiful story es
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Euphemism
This story makes me want to barf. Does that make me a bad person?
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Odrade
Yes.
C'MON man, It's just a STORY!!! Everyone needs a little sickeningly sweet tale sometimes... some people LOVE them. It's like the text version of Krispy Kreme. (or Trader Joe's Key Lime Pie)
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Euphemism
LOL Your analogy is persuasive, Odrade.
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Odrade
Of COURSE it is... Have you TASTED Trader Joe's Key Lime Pie? And you think I jest...
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Euphemism
Actually, no, I have not fed at Joe's trough in well nigh ten years...