“to belittle anything. All you have to do is preface any accomplishment with “your little ... ” and put “whatever” on the end to diminish anything, no matter how big.”

I had similar thoughts about how terrible his life will be from here on in, and that unless some miracle intervenes, he’ll only do it again soon and this time successfully.

Thank you! What a mean creepy thing to say. I’m glad you defended this poor child being attacked by some adult stranger.

That’s why god invented b&e and shoplifting.

This is correct. Thank you for sharing this. I love your strength, and I am sorry you had to endure such fear.

Excellent work as always. You are my favorite writer here. <3

Excellent work as always.

Good news. I have some advice for all these pages associated with The Root: Please, I beg you, move the rating star to the END of the article. People don’t go back to the beginning to rate something, as a rule. Ever notice how your comments (on all pages, not only yours) have dozens or hundreds of stars and the OP has…