Talking About The “Mean Silly Billy”
The two women tried to explain that his father didn’t hate him. But when he asked when his father was, they couldn’t say. The child protection services agent asked him what life was like with his father at home. Elijah repeated what he had said about his father being a “mean silly billy” and “unfair with no hair.” Even though his comments were childish and silly, there was a tinge of sadness to them. He had already learned to use humor to cover up his negative feelings.