I didn't like the original ending for a variety of reasons, but sincerely thank you for this perspective. The Robin thing in particular had really chafed, but the point that people change is an excellent one. Especially over 15-20 years, as I should know!

And it's too late for me to edit, but I really want to add how SORRY I am that you had to deal with something similar.

Not only fuck this, fuck them. Every one of them, the posters and the lookers.

I'm so f'ing sorry that you had to deal with that. It boggles my mind that parents could react in any way other than support & love. Hoping that you've been able to create your own real family.