The Weight We Carry: A Story About Restrooms, Respect, And Just Wanting To Be

The Weight We Carry: A Story About Restrooms, Respect, And Just Wanting To Be

Source: Marija Bazarova / Getty Do you know that feeling?  You’re walking into a store. Maybe it’s just to grab something small. Maybe it’s a big day—school shopping for your kids, a treat for yourself. You’ve got the money. You’ve got the list. But before you take your first step inside, something shifts. Your shoulders tighten. You remind yourself to smile. To look “normal.” To not linger. Just in case someone decides you don’t belong.  Maybe …