"I knew my chances of changing his mind were slim—but saying something felt better than saying nothing at all. It was time to act despite the odds."
"Before, I called out injustices like homelessness rates, the rise in gun violence, and police brutality. Despite genuine concerns, my father dismissed these topics entirely."
"Growing up, I likely wouldn't have used the word privilege to describe our life, but looking back now, I know how rare that kind of stability is."
"I was surrounded by kids who really knew what privilege was: designer clothes and disposable incomes that were not reflected in my own life."
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