To the Residents of Anywhere
I have lived in this city for a year and a half. When I first got here, I was optimistic. After a while, sad. A little longer, bitter. Now, after months of soul searching, self-evaluation, prayer, and - thank Divinity - healing, I am leaving soon... and I am once more optimistic for my own future. What I'm writing about, however, is yours. Many of you have lived here your entire lives, and many would leave if you felt you could. Well first of all... you can. Nothing's stopping you - not time, not money, not family obligations - but yourself. If leaving is calling to you, then go. There will never be a perfect time to go... do it anyway. There will never be enough money to move... do it anyway. Family will always need or want something... take care of yourself, first. But if staying is your preference, then I have some things to say. We live in a place where sexism is rampant, classism is abundant, and racism has been ...