I have much in common with you, the story, and the commentors thus far. I also was born in a small southern Oklahoma town, also knew very early I was different, and had experiences that also left me embarrassed and wondering "what was going on". No one understands the impact of these early childhood experiences until we are older. I have to wonder what happened to your little friend and what he endured with the sudden move and from his family. You told a great story, and told it well.