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Hannah Barton Post 1

• 16 April 2021, 8:44 PM

Being excluded

As a child I was not allowed to go to a street party with my older sister and cousin because of my age. I felt hurt and did not understand why as my friends were allowed to attend the party. 

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Jenice Bonyun Post 2 in reply to 1

• 18 April 2021, 10:47 PM

I share a similar sentiment. I think being a female child is even more difficult. The boys always get away with everything!

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Angela Williams Post 3 in reply to 2

• 19 April 2021, 5:14 AM

Feeling Excluded

Dear Jenice,

The sentiments shared were not part of my upbringing. In our household, boys and girls were treaded the same regarding chores, and other activities/opportunities. I learned of this sort of thinking and behaviour as an adult. In a way this made me feel unprepared for life outside of my home, feelings of exclusion emerged because there was that consciousness of being different.

Dr. A. Williams