08/17/2025
I’m the daughter of farmers, but some people see that as a weakness. I grew up waking up before dawn, with parents who work hard, their hands rough and full of pride. I believed that deserved respect. When I earned a scholarship to a private school in the city, I was thrilled. But on day one, a girl whispered, “Gross, do you live on a farm?” Others laughed at my shoes, asked if I had internet, and if I took a tractor to school. I kept quiet, hiding my roots and focusing on sc… See more
