I didn't have a good childhood. Others have had far worse I suppose but it was pretty bad. The only thing that saved me and saved me from taking solace in alcohol and drugs was my imagination. When it got bad I could always escape to Mars with Ray Bradbury or explore a new world with the Patrol and Andre Norton. They were my real parents. So thanks guys, you saved my life, I hope I've done you proud and hope to see you again someday.

Welcome. This is a story shared by so many of us.

Yep.

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Thanks for bumping this up, Tom, and feel free to say almost anything here. God knows everyone else does.