At a school pickup in Westminster, Colorado, Cassandra Ridder noticed something troubling about her 12-year-old son, Brody. Usually upbeat and cheerful, Brody seemed off that day, choosing to listen to music in silence rather than engage in conversation.
Curious about his mood, Ridder, 31, gently asked Brody about his yearbook. She had received an email earlier that day informing parents that students would be bringing their yearbooks home. Did he get many signatures?
The question brought tears to Brody's eyes.
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