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The physical wounds have closed, but mentally I'm spiralling.
I had expected some... drawbacks from the operation but God, I wasn't prepared to be treated as a literal moron. People see I don't have teeth or they hear my speech impediment and they don't even consider me human anymore. Especially at work. On top of that, my son who is being bullied at school got successfully baited by one of his bullies to do something stupid in front of the teacher and he might be expelled. Life's just a lemon tree that bears fruit daily...
Well that's all pretty horrible, not gonna lie. It sounds like it's more important than ever to expand your horizons, do something different.
As far as the teeth, grow facial hair. I know you can get a 4on/6on post full implants for around $15'000 in Colombia. Brand new mouth. $400 for a hostel for 10 days, $600 round trip flight. Don't know if that's an option for you, but it exists.
I personally do not allow family members to be bullied, but I've led a different life. Partly why I am childfree. Get your kid a video camera, go pro something. Get evidence on the bully.
Don't let the bastards wear you down. You absolutely cannot be beaten if you keep trying. It's not our accomplishments that define us, it's our failures and disappointments, and how we handle them, react to them, pick ourselves up (or lay down). Define the moment or the moment defines you. You're done yet man, you're not done yet.
Go do something stupid and fun with your son, something you guys normally wouldn't do. Enjoy each other and the day