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Marty (KC) Kanter-Cronin's avatar

Fabian Chong and Melvin Gribble! And the best name, Rolland Rollins. I love names, I DO appreciate you not changing them! Those are awesome. Love the story. This story brought a flood of my own memories back. Haven't thought about my "bullies" in years...

In my case, I fought, most often losing. But because I was willing to take a beating, I started to get left alone. The bullies didn't want battle scars even if they knew they were going to win. Most of my encounters, I had no where to run.... figuring I was in for it, I might as well get a few licks in.

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Mike Hahn's avatar

Later in life (especially in my twenties), I volunteered to be a punching bag a few times as well. Funny how quitting drinking seems to have completely resolved my occasional challenges with getting walloped in the streets.

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Lisa Hahn's avatar

Ohmygoodness. My insides were tied, worried about little Mikey - but it's my face that hurts the most from your fabulous storytelling. Thanks for the big smiles and wonderful message this morning. ❤️

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Mike Hahn's avatar

He made it out safe! Little Mikey made it! ❤️

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