Aquaphobia in the Aftermath
The British and Americans have been drowning women for centuries. Officially, the method for this punishment was the ducking stool, … Continue reading Aquaphobia in the Aftermath
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The Fifth Assault
One of the first things I learned in my study of trauma was that violence itself isn’t what traumatizes. It’s … Continue reading The Fifth Assault
Joe
Looking back, I can’t help but wonder. Why him? Why do we gather, like moths, around the flame of one … Continue reading Joe
An Abuse of Power
I haven’t told you this yet, but when I was six and my parents were shopping around for lessons, it … Continue reading An Abuse of Power
After the Assault
I begin to have panic attacks in the dance studio. I have been dancing for seven years, but now, suddenly, … Continue reading After the Assault
The Second Assault
I am still in seventh grade, but I have made two friends. A girl at school. And another girl in … Continue reading The Second Assault
The Body Tells the Truth
I am sitting in social studies class a month or two into seventh grade. Suddenly, I cannot see Mrs. Johnson’s … Continue reading The Body Tells the Truth
