The Ugly Duckling was mocked by his siblings for being different.

His parents said nothing. They never even mentioned he was adopted.

The Ugly Duckling grew up beautiful, and deeply traumatized.

One day he found out he was really a swan and confronted his parents.

“Am I adopted?” he asked?

And the ducks said, “Actually, we prefer the term…rescued.”

“You lied to me! You let them call me ‘Ugly Duckling.’” the Ugly Recently Not A Duckling screamed.

“Oh, honey, they were just teasing. ” said his father.

“We don’t see species.” said his mother.

Now now the Never Ugly Nor A Duckling is in therapy unpacking why his biggest fear is group photos and family dinners.

Turns out glow-ups don’t fix childhood neglect.