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He talked about his school, the friends he had grown up with, and the comfort he felt in familiar routines. He described peaceful mornings, predictable evenings, and how knowing what each day would bring helped him feel calm and safe. There were no accusations, no bitterness, and no attempt to please anyone. He did not speak badly about his father or express anger. Instead, he focused on what made him feel secure and why stability mattered so much to him at this stage of his life. His words were thoughtful, sincere, and strikingly mature for a child his age.
When the recording ended, a deep silence settled over the room. It wasn’t awkward or tense—it was reflective. The judge’s face softened, her eyes showing clear respect for the courage it had taken for a child to express himself so honestly.
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