Well written. Thanks for sharing. The world would be

so much better if we all love people for who they are and not who we want them to be.  This piece brings back sweet memories of my son dancing to the music from a "Barney" episode, "Everyone is Special":

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k_t7pTfdYts

You are special, you're the only one
You're the only one like you
There isn’t another in the whole wide world
Who can do the things you do

Oh, you are special, special, everyone is special
Everyone in his or her own way
Oh, you are special, special, everyone is special
Everyone in his or her own way

You're important, oh, you really are
You're the only one of you
The world is better just because you're here
You should know that we love you

Oh, you are special, special, everyone is special
Everyone in his or her own way
Oh, you are special, special, everyone is special
Everyone in his or her own way
Everyone in his or her own way