A young woman reflects on the birth of her son and the relief she feels that she did not have a daughter. She discusses the harsh realities and societal pressures women face in a world dominated by aggressive masculinity.
CHARACTER: No. Not by a long shot. But I'll tell you, I've had plenty of time to think about it, these last few months. Sittin' there in that room starin' at me tummy while it all went on outside. Thinkin' about that poor little kid in there, watchin' the ripples where he was jumpin' up and down, wo
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