its not that i mind my parents bartering my future like a livestock auction, but watching my college friends post pictures of their European vacations while i stand here in my one-bedroom apartment with two spoons and a microwave, feels like some absurd cosmic joke. the way they talk about their 401k plans like they’re discussing what sweater to buy in the latest sale, and here i am debating if i ...
i have been on a waiting list for a therapist for NINE MONTHS. i even called a crisis hotline and they told me they were too busy to help me. meanwhile, scrolling through social media, influencers are posting about their self-care routines while literally selling wellness products that no one can afford. all i wanted was someone to talk to, not a thumbnail of a smiling face holding overpriced cand...
the way that my dowry negotiation felt like a livestock auction haunts me. my parents were haggling my worth in gold and appliances, and I stood there watching, feeling like a piece of property rather than their daughter. matlab, yaar, how can we reduce a person to this kind of value? it’s like nobody sees the years of my life being bargained over, like I’m just a trophy for sale, hai na?
the way that my dowry negotiation felt like a livestock auction haunts me. my parents were haggling my worth in gold and appliances, and I stood there watching, feeling like a piece of property rather than their daughter. matlab, yaar, how can we reduce a person to this kind of value? it’s like nobody sees the years of my life being bargained over, like I’m just a trophy for sale, hai na?
the case of former middle school teacher Ashley Fisler accused of sexually assaulting a minor is just another painful reminder that politicians in new jersey like Governor Phil Murphy claim to prioritize children, yet their policies do little to address the rampant failures in school safety and accountability. the same people who pretend to protect students are quick to support funding that often ...