They used to call me 'retard'. It was a really dark time – I was dying inside

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I am standing on my dad’s doorstep. It’s 20 years since he called me a retard. I haven’t seen much of him since then. He told me I’d never work, never live on my own, never have a relationship. I came on the bus from the flat where I live alone. I’ve got an ex-girlfriend standing next to me for moral support. I haven’t told my dad I’m coming.“All right, Dad? You still a pisshead?”“Why not?” I say. “You’ve said so much bad stuff to me. You told me I’d never have a job, never live on my own.

 

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An absolute inspiration .

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that’s ok 👌 to feel that 🧜‍♀️ya know💋

Inspirational. What a story.

What a great story. What a great man.

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