People ask me now, why didn’t you leave? He was a monsterBut when you truly meet one you understand.To a lonely thirteen-year-old girl getting abusedIt isn’t because he’s a monster.It’s because you are,and that feels way worse. My mother has Read More …
Social Mobility… The American Dream 844
I have always had conflicting emotions surrounding the concept of the “American Dream.” I think of the American dream as the belief that individuals, no matter their starting circumstances, have the opportunity to succeed in America. Though I think this Read More …
Social Mobility 884
My father grew up in a small, conservative town in Wisconsin where ignorance was frequented. His parents were not college-educated, nor did they have much exposure to the world around them. My dad was gifted and hyper-independent as a child. Read More …
Gender… if I was… 844
A few weeks ago, I was arguing with my brother about our upbringing, and I indicated that he could not understand my side. He found this foolish, explaining that we had basically identical childhoods. This claim was taken back when Read More …
Gender and Sexuality 844
As the youngest child in my family and only daughter, I perceived injustices early because I felt like my older brother was taken much more seriously. My parents are both feminists, so I was raised with the understanding that this Read More …
Introductions 884
My mother will be the first to tell you how stubborn I am. She sees this as a compliment, as she takes pride in my sense of justice, but nevertheless, it sounds somewhat critical. She will tell you that when Read More …