Marcus Line 7

The person in the transcription responds to accusations from Theo, explaining that his mother's words reflect brokenness in others, not a defect in himself. He views the abuse as a misuse of power and trust, not a reflection of his worth. His physical limitations are not seen as moral failures, and his use of alcohol and escape are seen as coping mechanisms before finding better solutions. and he systematically addresses each of Theo's accusations. His mother's words? They reveal brokenness in others, not defect in me. The abuse? An abuse of power and trust. Not evidence of worthlessness. His body and athletic limitations? Not moral failures. Alcohol and escape? Tools I reached for before I had better ones.