I used to pity the single women in their 30s and 40s. When I was deep in fundamentalism, I was attending a cult in New York City. My parents had met there and were married. We’d moved by the time I was four, but the leader had found me on LinkedIn while I was attending… Read More Journal 6: 35
I’d hear of the more extreme groups now and then, like the Duggars. We weren’t like that, I’d think. We were reasonable, with our set gendered roles and our long hair and skirt requirements and purity culture. I found Fundie Fridays recently, a YouTube channel that covers fundamentalist individuals and groups. Jen is an atheist,… Read More Journal 2: Fundamentalism
Three years ago, at age 55, Terry Fox stepped into her very own house. She hadn’t thought it was possible. She’d always wanted a home, especially after growing up in the housing projects of Coney Island. “It just seemed like people in houses were more stable and happier and better adjusted,” she explained. “It’s like… Read More Houses and homes
Brittany Lee wanted to make a difference. In 2017, she was pursuing her degree in sociology and anthropology while working in the bankruptcy department of a law firm. That’s where she learned about Central Arkansas Rescue Effort (CARE) for Animals. “One of the lawyers was involved with CARE as a caseworker,” Brittany explained. “She said,… Read More Puppy Love