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13. When my Dad stood at the top of the stairs and yelled "Why can't you just be normal?"

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 05:35 PM

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And the answer that popped out of my mouth, without even thinking about it, was "I don't know how."

We both got a good laugh out of that. Loved that we could get mad at each other and shout and get over it. I've met so many people who seem to almost enjoy staying angry. I don't enjoy it. Although you'd think I do with all the time I spend reading the news these days.

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