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Frangible Ego Abysmally Copes

Unrelenting blitzkrieg deadly assault upon psyche pounded defenseless vulnerable mindscape accustomed to shelter within aproned crease mama proffered manna, especially when untethered meek docile lad subjected to blistering hellfire infamous hoodlums wantonly unleashed verbal bombardments lobbing poison spear tipped invisible blackened barbs manifold times more agonizing piercing, targeting, xraying... guaranteed fatal skull and crossbones unseen insignia wrought utmost damage one hundred percent accuracy ferociously besieging, jackknifing, pummeling... successfully character assassinating, a diminutive boy cursed with ideal traits strongly tempted, delectably savored, violently bullied (short of physical stature violated, though seditious) emotional violation wrought lifelong oppressive worthlessness complimented amply by absolute zero self confidence distilled thru conception in utero until parturition on a bitterly cold January thirteenth (apparently small, medium forces at large, sans right buffalo wing conspiracy) instigating ear splitting wailing testing threshold of tolerance, no crying game, but palpable anatomical and physiological dislocations afflicting yours truly with breathing difficulty courtesy submucous cleft palate pronouncing strong nasality, when acquiring speaking ability more cause to ridicule upon commencing attendance within Lower Providence School District, where kids said nastiest, meanest, foulest, cruelest... unsolicited comments pointedly jabbing air mocking severe twang plus pigeon toed gait the latter rectified with custom made contrivance crafted by papa that forced little feet turned outward during sleep, which less significant aberration became corrected as I got older, but self shaming and blaming assimilated thru incessant intimidation, inundation, invitation... passive personality tacitly allowed, provided, and enabled entire classroom to assail helpless looking human creature 'pon entering home burst into tears!

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