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The mantle of the Criminal, a crown that doesn't fit. Working through probation, and shovelling with shit. Somewhat out of character, somewhere out of place.
Walking into a packed lecture theatre ten minutes late was not my idea of fun and by Marshall's body language I sensed it was last on his list of things he wanted to do today.
I have a brother with autism. He faces challenges everyday by the people in the streets judging him, mocking him and they have no idea...
#disabilityaware. Dismiss me, shun me. Avoid me too. I would hate to feel. The discomfort you do. I would hate to be put. In that situation. Having to talk to. An abomination. Being forced to breathe.
When my much loved daughter was two months old I became concerned that something wasn't quite right. As I had two previous children I had some experience to draw on.
A boy and a boy sitting side by side. A stray lock of hair falling down his eye. A love so sweet it was raw and tender. Too bad it would end in September. A kiss so soft pressed against his lips.