The Cutting

Dear Pen Pal, How have you been? I received your letter and I’m finally getting a chance to apologize for not responding. As I was telling you last time my father has been more and more insistent that I “become” a woman. My mother was resistant at first. After the long nights of fighting and her seemingly … Continue reading

Gender Tax

Kissing foreheads as the little ones are put to bed, smiles gleaming so much I debate whether a night light is needed. A door left a jar will do just fine tonight, I decide, as I creep out of the bedroom.  My mother always told me raising kids was one of the most glorious experiences to befall a … Continue reading