If I could live my life over again I would welcome the opportunity to claim my innocence back. I wanted to be the one to decide when I lost my virginity. I wanted to experience the innocence of a child. I resented being introduced to feelings and emotions I could not handle.
More than anything, I wanted to go to school. When I was in second grade, I had favor with Mrs. Leonard, and the school secretary M. Cannon. Those two got together and bought some beautiful chiffon fabric and gave it to my mama to make me a dress for the school musical. We sang...The Japanese Goodbye, Dream (and it might come true) and Lullaby of Broadway. One of my fondest middle school memories. All of my teachers told my mother that I was extremely smart if I would only stop talking. I know now that the constant chatter should have been a sign to Elders, that something was very wrong.
Please educators and authorities, look for signs. In my case I could not look anyone in the eye. I used humor to cover my insecurities...so don't be fooled by a smiling face. Look for precocious behavior. And follow the trail. The kid had to learn it somewhere. Course now days..they can learn if off of a commercial...Poor kids don't stand a chance...
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