When he was an infant, Holden Gothia's mother severed his genitals, leaving the child near death. Now, Holden is a thriving 4-year-old.
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Jun 10 2011 10:54PM
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Holden plays with one of his "bubbas," Parker DeShazo, 17. Holden was adopted by a Deer Park aunt and uncle and has lived with Parker and two other cousins as brothers.
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Jun 10 2011 10:56PM
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Houston Chronicle
"He just takes everybody's heart," grandmother Linda Gothia said of Holden, who's seen with Parker. His family is trying to raise at least $500,000 to give him a chance at reconstructive surgery when he turns 8. His mother is in prison.
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Jun 10 2011 10:57PM
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Holden plays with Parker in rainwater outside their home. "I love him," the teen says.
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Jun 10 2011 10:59PM
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Holden, whose femoral artery was severed in the assault, has to wear a leg brace. But that hasn't stopped him from playing baseball.
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Jun 10 2011 10:59PM
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Holden hugs his dog, Stinker.
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Jun 10 2011 11:02PM
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Like a lot of kids, Holden gets treated for a playtime scrape. His aunt calls him an inspiration.
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Jun 10 2011 11:03PM
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Houston Chronicle
"No rain or anything will hurt me," Holden says. "It can't get me; I'm tough."
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