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You can feel bad for his kid self while believing his current self is a pos his childhood isn't a excuse for the horrible things he did to Dan it can be a reason but not an excuse that was all him
Exactly like its definitely not an excuse for being an abuser but it like clears up a bit on why he acts the way he does
Do I feel bad for kid him absolutely do I feel bad for current him which is how the author is likely trying to give his redemption arc absolutely not