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Here are some moments of clarity that …

Are strong but unspoken:

From “CHOP SUEY” by IRA SUKRUNGRUANG

My mother grabbed my hand and took one step toward the man. In that instant, I saw in her face the same resolve she had when she spanked, the same resolve when

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