“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

~Maya Angelou

Stressful Existence: My siblings and I walked on eggshells. We were perpetually caught in a mixture of arguments, demeaning behavior and abuse. This story highlights…

Punishment: Punishment was a common aspect of my upbringing and came in many forms. This story traces my older sister and I as we set out on an adventure and get punished for our misdeed.

Unkept Promises: My parents often made promises with no intentions of keeping them. Enduring persistent disappointment and rejection was a hard lesson. This essay…

Operation Milkshake: An account of the fear and excitement associated with one attempt to break with the stringent rules as a child.