@georgetakei The baffling part is that folks are describing this as "Dad's hangups," as though Dad was just wearing a funny hat or clapped awkwardly, and not "Dad's overt, public bigotry," as though Dad didn't just rush a stage and accost a school official.
@georgetakei Been there. I provided weeks of writing & tech assistance on a book once, as a favor to work colleagues, only to have my name misspelled in the acknowledgements by folks with whom I'd worked for years (and an editor who worked with me as well.) It happens, and you just have to laugh.
@georgetakei The hallmarks of an abusive relationship. "I mean, sure, it's still dangerous and uncaring, but, it's getting closer... it'll change for the better if I stick with it, even if it hurts."