“THEY” Cripple Society Volume 2: Who are “THEY” and how do they do it? An Expose in True to Life Narrative Exploring Stories of Discrimination. Cleon E. Spencer

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a ‘big shot’s’ son, a motivation belittlers like to use on the surface. But as his story unfolded Collin was able to discern and point out that Leo’s two brothers were not similarly abused to any extent. It would take Leo a long time, with the help of Collin and the support group, to realize and openly and objectively acknowledge, without fear of seeming vain and conceited, that he was picked on, not because of whose son he was, but because of who he himself was. He was simply a fine looking, well charactered, smart person who stood out distinctively among other people. Being such a person as that, he is fair and constant game for envious belittlers. As Leo told his story we could see how belittlers affected his whole life, including his present efforts in furthering his education.

      Then there was Donna Coyne, a fine smart young lady with an air of gracious modesty about her. She and Leo, since meeting at the support group, had become personal friends and were dating.

      They would make a fine modest and distinctive couple together, and it looks like that may become permanently so, thought Collin. He knew, however, that life will not be at all easy for two such lovely people together. Belittlers will see to that. One great plus for them is they will be able to understand each others plight and therefore cope with it more effectively.

      There is the other lady of the group, Gilda Emerson. Collin reflected on how she stood in sharp contrast to Donna Coyne, yet both were ladies indeed in their own right. Unlike Donna, Gilda was not modest in her distinctiveness. She was quite naturally sophisticated and confident with some good academic accomplishments to support it, and yet totally unpretentious. She dressed well, but would stand out among others no matter what she wore. Her lovely complexion and total appearance would assure that. But obviously she was a woman of high quality taste and decorum. Both of these women and Leo Aidan, all three, had the good fortune of having solid and supportive parents.

      Gilda’s story shows another classic example of neither sibling rivalry nor the bias of parents having any bearing on her problems in adult life. Both of these aspects were absent from her childhood. One thing was lacking. The parents of all three knew little or nothing about what such lovely daughters and a fine son had to put up with from the numerous belittlers out in the world in which as young adults they had to make their way. Collin for years had longed to do something about such lack of knowledge. Perhaps now he might have the opportunity through this support group to do so.

      Brett Culver also told his life’s story to the group; how he might have been a medical doctor instead of a young businessman with a degree in Business Administration and well on his way to success in his own already extensive business.

      This is a classic example of how a very capable young person who, because of belittlers in adult life, couldn’t get what he first set out for, but made the very best of what he could get.

      He was a quiet unassuming type. People generally would not associate such a modest and seemingly reserved person with such business accomplishments. Brett is a mild mannered, strong charactered gentleman; an above board straight shooter, honest and trustworthy. Though still young, in his early thirties, Brett’s hair was thinning back from the temples on either side. Rather than detracting from, it served to augment his distinctive appearance. He is another fine person in both appearance, character and intellect. He came from well meaning and helpful parents who did have some knowledge and experience in dealing with difficult people. Brett also has to deal with belittlers in everyday life. He has a fine, compatible wife, which fact doubles his trouble with belittlers, but also gives him an understanding partner to share the burden and to cope all the better.

      Next to cross Collin’s mind was Owen Winslow. Owen had achieved more academically than any of the others, and has held some responsible teaching positions as well as being a minister of the Church. Yet even he in his quest for a career had to forfeit a desired degree in literature, and who knows, perhaps a distinguished career in the same, for a degree in history which he made very good use of. Belittlers got in his way of course and caused that change. Owen, as well as being fine looking, is also big in size, tall and of medium build, which makes him stand out all the more in public.

      His troubles began, however, in childhood, with sibling rivalry not only undisciplined, but actually aided by a wayward thinking father. Regardless, Owen has done well in life thus far, and continues on the upward swing. To Collin’s mind this is a classic example of a person being able, by the grace of God and the help of friends, including a well meaning but naive mother, to overcome childhood damages. Owen would have done even better were it not for belittlers present in his adult life. He is a high profile and confident person. This matches Gilda Emerson’s high caliber qualities, and since meeting at the support group they have begun dating. They will be good support for each other, thought Collin.

      Albin Anders had also told his story to the support group. Albin is the younger member, not long out of his teens. He has a good father but a difficult, belittling mother. She did damage to him in his childhood. He heroically strived to overcome, only to be put down time and again in adulthood by belittlers outside the family. This to Collin is yet another classic though different example of the adverse effects of belittlers at work in adult life and how his childhood problems could have been overcome were it not for belittlers at work on him as he sought to establish himself in adult life. His father was good to him but had little knowledge and understanding of Albin’s basic problem. Hence he was virtually on his own until he was brought into the support group. Albin too is a fine looking, fine charactered, intelligent person, but sadly lacking in self esteem and therefore very shy. He has never had the freedom to blossom and grow into his own person. Physically, like the other group members, he stands out among people. Being so young and so inexperienced in life the odds at present are not in his favor. Collin knew from experience what that was like. He resolved to do his utmost to help Albin get ahead against almost formidable odds.

      Collin had told his more lengthy story last, and used it, among other things, to show the extent to which belittling, often intentional, can go to ruin lives, especially young lives; and in accordance with his purpose, he also used it to shed helpful light on the lives of the other support group members.

      Collin stirred from his reflection as he saw Owen Winslow coming across the foyer and stood to meet him.

      “Nice to see you again,” said Collin.

      “Likewise,” replied Owen, cheerfully. “Are you ready to tell us the story of your friend who went to live in Terraprima?”

      “Yes if it’s still okay with Dr. Eldren, if he is still in empathy with people like us.”

      “Oh, no problem there.”

      “And the Student Guidance Department?”.

      “Oh, no problem there. They have left us pretty much on our own.”

      The two walked to the elevator chatting about the helpfulness and hopes of this venture of theirs, and proceeded to Room 405 to begin the second semester of the support group.

      They entered the room but were a little early and only Dr. Eldren was present. The three exchanged greetings and friendly small talk, passing the time until the others arrived. Dr. Eldren stood tall, well built and distinguished as usual. His near white hair and his now noticeably pale face portrayed him as a man in his retirement years, and perhaps still working too much, or, with a health or nutrition problem.

      The other group members arrived, Brett Culver as usual being the last to come in. His business life was sometimes more than he could keep up with. This is often characteristic of having one’s own growing business. It is quite contrary to what many people, especially belittlers, think about the privileged and easy life of owning and managing one’s own prospering business.

      The members pulled up chairs and sat around in a circle as usual. By now they

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