Strangely, I did because he was 1 of the racist bullies I had to face
I wrote back with thanks for helping me become the man I am - one that stands up to bullies like him
He apologised 40 yrs on
He was a child too
Hate is learnt behaviour, you do not hate when you are born
How I lied to my mum and dad to cover it up
How nobody came to my rescue, ever
How I always will
Especially the one who reminds me that everyone that abused me, belittled me, hurt me
They may have SHAPED me, but none of them DEFINED me