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Sophia Walker's avatar

Thank yo for speaking so openly about being a minority in the academy! It’s so hard to articulate and lot of this really really resonates.

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The Astro Stud's avatar

Such a beautifully written piece that resonates so deeply, and a much needed conversation on the many ways academia continues to fail marginalized scholars.

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Mélise Edwards's avatar

Thank you so much love. 🙏🏽🫶🏽

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Quinn McRae's avatar

Clearly and beautifully written, insightful and self-aware, honest and vulnerable while addressing the true impacts of our society’s material conditions. I am team Mélise for life!

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Mélise Edwards's avatar

Quinn, it’s such a treat to see your comment and hear from you. Please know I am team Quinn for life too. Thank you so much and I hope you and your family are doing the absolute best you can right now!

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Doc B's avatar

Having watched your journey for several years now it's both heartbreaking and so damn exciting to see you leave academia. It is hard to see you describe yourself as 'defanged' only because you've been such an empowering voice to everyone who knows you mutually. I'm excited to see how and where you grow. I know myself among many are looking forward to it and for ways to support.

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