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Terry is embarrassed by his father in "Stop the Sun" because his father suffers from PTSD and exhibits unpredictable behavior, causing Terry to feel confused and uncomfortable around him. Terry struggles to understand and connect with his father's experiences from the Vietnam War, leading to a sense of shame and isolation.

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