(before you read: this part includes sexual abuse) - What did you do when you used to work? You seem to have a very good grasp of the law, so I’m just curious. - Interesting you said that. I do care about justice, but I didn’t have very good jobs. I didn’t feel confident about myself. - How so? - I actually didn’t finish 10th grade because of trauma, but I did go to college. I had to take the GED test, and I think I got a good grade so they accepted me. - What trauma did you

- I want to help the vulnerable. It’s not about me, you know? I’ve always believed that I’m meant to contribute to something beyond myself. I’ve heard stories about people still being treated unfairly or arrested just because they’re brown or because they work in construction… I know it because I talked to them and they shared it with me. I realize that I have all of these privileges, and I need to do something with them. - Is your family worried about you? - I think they are

- Heading out? - Yes, it’s so hot out there! Gotta make sure we put on some sunscreen. - I know, right? It is. Good luck out there! - Are you traveling for work? - No… actually I live in Maine, but I came here to protest. - Oh, wow. All by yourself or with other people? - Just myself. Well, I’m a mother of four and a grandmother. Here by myself, though I’ve done it quite a few times. - That’s incredible. I can’t believe you traveled all the way from Maine to DC by yourself j