Tyler was interviewed today on Louie Free's radio show on WGFT AM and streamed on vindy.com. Through the magic of the Internet, I was able to listen. (I will post the interview when it is made available on Louie's archives.)
The topic was an aspect of the development and redevelopment of Youngstown, most specifically the plan to destroy tree-studded medians on Federal Street to put in diagonal parking on the street. (How 1950s is that?!) He handled himself beautifully, speaking on his feet, answering questions quickly and easily. The petition to which he refers is here, if you wish to read it and add your signature.
Louie not only asked him about the primary issue, but also asked him about himself. One of the things Tyler mentioned was that his parents had divorced when he was five. Louie said how tough that must have been, going back and forth between mother and father. Tyler said yes, but that he was able to see different ways to live.
My heart swelled. I left that marriage both to save my own life, but because I felt — in my circumstances at that time — that I was acting in the best interest of TJ and Tyler. What I always tried to show them was that there were other ways to live, other than their father's hyper-religious lifestyle.
Tyler's statement today affirmed that, at age 32, he has been able to see what I was trying to show him. TJ has previously made similar statements to me.
Today I'm feeling that one of my primary goals in life has been achieved.
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