I told my son he was no longer welcome in my house. He was 18, had stolen $600 from my desk, and refused to explain it. I said, "Get out, then."

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The video likely resonated due to its powerful and emotional narrative of parental regret, pride, and reconciliation, tapping into universal themes of family relationships and the unexpected paths life can take.

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The creator recounts the story of kicking their son out at 18 for stealing, and then later seeing him in the paper as a judge who had bought a house. The creator drove to the courthouse to see him, carrying a watch they had given him at graduation.

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1Son kicked out at 18 for stealing
2Creator sees son in the newspaper as a judge
3Son has achieved significant success
4Creator drives to the courthouse
5Creator carries a graduation watch

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I told my son he was no longer welcome in my house. He was 18, had stolen $600 from my desk, and refused to explain it. I said, "Get out, then." He packed one duffel bag. That was 2014. I never called. Last month, the local paper ran his picture. Judge Derek K Bell, appointed at 30. My hands went cold when I read the article. He had worked nights, finished college, and bought a $286,000 home. Without me. I drove to the courthouse carrying the watch I gave him at graduation.

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I told my son he was no longer welcome in my house. He was 18, had stolen $600 from my desk, and refused to explain it. I said, "Get out, then." He packed one duffel bag. That was 2014. I never called. Last month, the local paper ran his picture. Judge Derek K Bell, appointed at 30. My hands went cold when I read the article. He had worked nights, finished college, and bought a $286,000 home. Without me. I drove to the courthouse carrying the watch I gave him at graduation.