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You are the Queen of Acronyms, not just heart-breaking storytelling. LIVID is perfect. And perfectly told. I'm certain you are speaking a lot of parents' truth in this. 😞💔❤️

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QOA at your service 😂

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Both my daughters have searched for places in the rainbows coalition as well. I agree that many girls see being straight as basic and uncool, though they won't a admit it.

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They definitely don’t admit it. Instead they reason that they would never choose such a difficult existence; therefore it’s obviously real and true.

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I hope you have found a support network. You can't be the only parent who notices the 'trend'. Thinking of you.

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I have definitely found one on substack! 🙏🏼

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I am beginning to think you are me—- in disguise. How do you explain my daughter so well?

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👯‍♀️

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I like closeted straight kid acronym. Also, how about ROSS (Rapid onset suburbian shame)?

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lol love it.

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Good one!

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They NEVER take responsibility for orange-again hair. You'll pay them for it again, won't you?

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Hell no

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