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Alea

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Saturn

why couldn’t you make a super happy and peppy story with no downs only ups 😫 (jk i love it so much it’s amazing)

Pint_of_Guinness

Oh. My. God. Alissa… I’m sobbing. This is so well written 😭

Aisha_Luv

Omg the symbolism of his mouth not being thereeeee Also omg I was right about the police letting him go!

Aisha_Luv

Also this is very anecdotal, but the few times irl I’ve seen SA allegations being proved false were when the allegations came from someone other than the alleged victim, so this feels very similar. Cos like if any of them actually listened to Gilbert they would have probably realized none of it was explicit, and were in fact things he wished for in a parent. Goes to show how the dehumanization/infantilization (tho in this case it was an actual child but I can’t think of another word) can be harmful.

turtleduck

"do you still think it wasn't my fault?" yes

Rosie Kay

"Cos kids don't lie, not about *that* thing" Is soooo goooddd, because there's a reason why there's specialized therapy and interview techniques for kids. They have 0 clue about *anything* and need help sorting that out. If the adults had thought past their anger for 0.5 seconds, they'd know that. On the other hand, the justice system lets too many perpetrators go for a lot of people to trust in the process so I get it. All of this to say, Gilbert, *it's still not your fault*

Violeta

I feel so bad for both Gilbert and the teacher, and this is NOT on him!! Adults and this community fucked up!!

Violeta

I love the detail of Gilbert saying he didn’t understand things so he nodded along—this is so common! Adults, even those who work with children, often assume kids understand common phrases or words and don’t ever check!

Violeta

why does it not surprise me that the teens who isolate and bully Gilbert have parents & neighbors who drove someone to irreparable self harm.

lexi

Please say no Leon 😭 suspense is killing me.

Weens

Oh Gilbert. He didn’t know any better, he just wanted a parent. So sad. Also, they killed the teacher’s DOG?! That’s low.

Germanfemboi

Oh, a german coat of arms on the police officer