Boy Walks Into Gas Station Crying, "Daddy Ouch." When He Refuses To Be Taken Home, Staff Realizes They Need To Act Quick

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It was just another typical shift at the gas station until a small voice broke the monotony. A young boy walked in, barefoot, his eyes red from crying, mumbling, “Daddy, ouch.” He wouldn’t say much else and flat-out refused to let me take him home. It was clear something wasn't right. What we discovered next flipped my world upside down and demanded immediate action.

Offering A Little Comfort
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The boy stood by the gas station counter, looking around nervously. I tried to help by offering him a drink. 'Hey there, want something to drink? We've got orange juice, water, soda,' I said with a friendly tone. His eyes darted to the fridge, then back at me, as he bit his lip. He nodded slightly, accepting the orange juice I handed over.