Martin typed out his first thoughts. He didn’t type words of hate. He addressed the moment his mother told him to die.
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He wrote: “I understood. You were just sad.” He forgave her instantly. He told them that their love was the only thing that kept him from going insane during the dark years.
Today, Martin is married, works as a web designer, and wrote the bestseller Ghost Boy. His story is a terrifying and beautiful reminder: never underestimate the human spirit, and be careful what you whisper in the dark—someone might be listening.
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