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Megan Faga's avatar

Okay, but real talk… GI Joe, Ninja Turtles, and Transformers? Raising a boy and -asking- (in italics) for advice and understanding.

Beautiful prose, intelligent thoughts, and a commendable self-awareness and vulnerability that’s hard to come by in today’s society, but especially men (in my own experience). 👏 You’ve always had an outlook on life that I found profound, or mature. Found profound, lol. It’s given you rock star qualities and the air of a man who’s confident and creative. And while I didn’t really know then Jason Thompson and I don’t know now Jason Thompson, you’ve always had more of those things than I think you’ve given yourself credit for.

Also, snail mail fucking rocks. I love my pen pals immensely and would be happy to add another human being to my pen pal list.

Cat

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Jason Thompson's avatar

This was very kind of you, Cat. Truly. Thank you. As far as raising your boy, teach him to play in and with his imagination. Patches of grass, sand, and the woods are ideal for this. No devices needed!

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Megan Faga's avatar

Aw okay. Not the TV shows specifically, but TV. Roger.

And, of course. Words can be a great source of power and fuel.

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Jason Thompson's avatar

Teach him a new language and how to play an instrument EARLY.

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Megan Faga's avatar

Well, I only know one language, but play many instruments. We already go to music class every week! My sister knows ASL. I will poach her to instruct asap.

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Thea Wood's avatar

Shared with my son, he’s 18. Thx!🙏🏻

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Jason Thompson's avatar

Oh my goodness! Thank you!

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Nolan Green's avatar

I love all of this. Thank you.

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Jason Thompson's avatar

I appreciate you.

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