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David Madden's avatar

This is so poignant and since you are such an excellent writer, I really feel the confusion and anxiety you experienced then as a child. I’m glad you leave popsicle sticks wherever you want.

Jen Deaderick's avatar

Ha! It’s my greatest joy.

Kira's avatar
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This filled me with rage. Who puts all that on a little kid?!? I sometimes am glad I don’t have a better memory for things from my childhood, wonder if I have stories like this but just forget them…

Jen Deaderick's avatar

I’m sure lots of grownups said inappropriate stuff to you like this. It was so Seventies. You just might not have had any investment in what those grownups thought about you.

Juliet's avatar

That is an INSANE thing to say. Good god.