At first glance, Rodney’s daily ritual in middle school didn't seem far from normal. He awoke to the blare of his alarm clock, slipped on his uniform for the day and waited outside for the school bus.
It wasn't hard to spot which bus was his. A sea of navies and charcoals would soon approach his house. He hopped on and blended in with the crowd en route to Prince Chapman Academy.
Like many of his peers buckling under the pressure of acceptance, Rodney Walker Jr. walked into class wondering if his friends still liked him, if his classmates thought he was funny, or if his teachers were proud of him.
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