I was on my way to his house when I started feeling a consistent thump on the rear right side of my car. I pulled over next to the cemetery and got out - flat tire. I had never fixed a flat tire so I sat on the curb for a minute and called my … Continue reading Flat Tire
Category: FEMINISM
Xanax Mom
I wasn't surprised when I heard she'd burnt down the house. She's been on Xanax for as long as I can remember. I sat in the waiting room while they looked up her room number, she only suffered minor injuries. My neighbor saw smoke and carried her out of the house before it completely went up … Continue reading Xanax Mom
“Pro-Life” Crack Head
“Melissa, are you listening? It’s procedure that we have an answer to this question.” Her hair was tight, she looked exhausted in her wrinkled scrubs. Crocks, she was wearing crocks. I hate crocks. Nurse's choice for comfort. Nurses need as much comfort as possible I thought, they have hard jobs. I had completely zoned out. … Continue reading “Pro-Life” Crack Head
No Time for Sexism
I was late and traffic was terrible. It was backed up only a few blocks from my house which is a bit abnormal for my neighborhood. I've learned to calm myself during these moments because they come so often in this growing city and honestly, what the fuck else am I going to do? Be … Continue reading No Time for Sexism
Brave Woman and Pakistani Store Owner…
I was walking to the store when he slammed on his brakes at the sight of me and rolled down the window. He whistled and made kissing noises and I screamed "Fuck off!" If you're a woman you know this is just an average Monday morning. I've heard the argument "Why aren't you just flattered, … Continue reading Brave Woman and Pakistani Store Owner…
CONVERSATIONS WITH ASSHOLES 