[Marilyn]

Melissa, I don't think he looks that old. People are so superficial when they look at someone. He has a receding hairline and his beard is darker and heavier than most people his age. Those are the features that give people the perception that he is older than he is. If you really look at him, he looks his age. When he smiles his boyish smile, he looks very young, and his skin looks young.

I don't think he'll look 40 when he's 26 or something. He'll probably catch up with his perceved age and move on from there.

It's a shame that this is happening to him and that is bothers him so much. He's such a sweet young man. Hope you can help encourage him.