I Wanted a Girl, But What I Got Was This…

Sometimes life is mundane and one day looks just like the next. Then a piece of news crashes in like a meteorite and everything changes. This essay is proof. I wrote it in a state of emotional chaos, and when I completed the work, I felt a sense of relief. As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, I share it with a bit of ambivalence. As you read through to the final conclusion, you’ll see what I mean (hint: It’s big news!)…

Click here to read the full essay on Motherwell Mag.