‘Origin stories matter, for individuals, groups of people, and for nations. They inform our sense of self, telling us what kind of people we believe we are, what kind of nation we believe we live in.’
Sep 2022
25. Dining Room Drug Deals & Dairy Queen Deaths
Submission: My mom left me with a neighbor when I was 1, and my dad was shot when I was 8. After my dad died I lived with my stepmom for a while, then lived with my bio mom, and she sold drugs off our dining room table. I finally ended up living with my dad’s sister.
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May 2022
Mom Forced Me To Become A Parent At Age 13
Hi, my name is Alexis, and when I was 13 my mom forced me to become a parent. You probably think I’m lying, but it’s the truth. Growing up, I remember having a pretty normal life. I went to school, hung out with my friends, did homework - all the usual stuff. But then, when I had ... Show More
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