My poor stepson (13) is gutted and it's all my fault. He proudly showed me his new shoes and pointed out the 'new' platform soles. Now I should have thought it through but my mouth went into gear and spouted, "Oh platforms. I wore them when I was young."
His face dropped.
I really should have let him have his moment of 'new fashion' glory but I blew it.
Desperately sad story of the assisted suicide of a grieving mother
