Essay 29 April 6, 2026 I grew up in a home where expressing oneself was not only unwelcomed, it was not tolerated. As an opinionated child, I was often punished for sharing my thoughts. Questioning to understand others was met with responses like, “Because I said so” or “Because that’s just how it is”. WhenContinueContinue reading “Speaking Truth”
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Bullying
Essay 9 January 15, 2024 I woke up in tears today. I felt myself making quick, short huffing noises as my wife pulled me tighter to her. It was 6am. She asked me if I was okay, and as I became fully conscious, the tears began to flow freely as I recalled my dream. IContinueContinue reading “Bullying”