When Johnson informed him that she would limit his internet access, he replied, “Well, I am earning money now.”
He was referring to the modest revenue he generated from his YouTube channel—far from enough to cover essential living costs like food and rent.
Despite the online engagement, Johnson’s bond with her son remains strong.
“He and I continue to communicate as openly as ever. He has expressed his remorse on several occasions,” she stated.
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Following the publication of the letter, Johnson discovered that many parents began reaching out to her for guidance.
“My post appears to have created an opportunity,” she noted.
“People feel comfortable approaching me for advice, expressing their feelings, or simply seeking someone to listen—and to share a part of my own experiences in return.”A few weeks after the letter went viral, Heidi noticed a quiet shift in Aaron.
At first, it was small things—he started cleaning up without being asked, offered to help with groceries, and even set his phone aside during dinner. But one evening, something unexpected happened.
She came home from work to find Aaron in the kitchen, trying (and failing) to make spaghetti. Flour dusted the counter. Sauce bubbled over. He looked up, sheepishly, and said,
“I was gonna cook for you, like… to say thanks. For, you know, everything.”
