re: UL Lafayette acknowledges "tragic incident" on campus last night

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I have a good friend whose son is mentally challenged. They are a midwestern living in Texas, conservative couple. Their son began dressing as a female in the 7th grade and joined the cheerleading squad in 8th. They weren’t bullied at school but there was some mostly harmless talked behind his back. My son is in the same grade and knew him since kindergarten so did his best to not do anything to hurt his feelings but he doesn’t get it at all.

He attempted suicide twice during Covid and they sent him to a boarding school with mental health treatment. He’s really thrived since then. I can’t imagine the struggle they have bc I know they love him but this is so outside their comfort zone. I know they started puberty blockers a couple years ago but I don’t know much more than that. I now only ask how he’s doing and how they are.

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