Feeling Small

A rather strict (and frankly dysfunctional) Florida home, 1981

Double embarrassment. Crushing humilition. Now they would see through his confident swagger… he thought shaving may make it look less tiny. He had hoped it would grow as he aged, but at 19 he was losing hope. But at least before today, the “situation” had been a secret.

“Hands at your side while your uncle grabs his belt. If you want to look at those horrid naked photos in my house, you can show off that tic tac!”

How the girls gawked… he tried to keep his composure, but the tears would come.