T H E T U S C A R O R A R E V I E W 2 0 2 3 v Dedication “We read to know that we are not alone.” — C. S. Lewis Literature is all about speaking out and being honest in one’s work. We read and write to find the truth of who we are and of the world around us. We learn not to fear what we feel, and to be more authentic in our expression. For this issue of the Tuscarora Review, we received multiple submissions with a recurring theme that revealed the struggles our fellow community members face regarding stigma and biases related to who they are, and especially factors outside their control, such as race, gender, and sexuality. We want you to know you are not alone, and we hope this issue validates the stories you’ve bravely chosen to share with us. In this edition of the Tuscarora Review, we want to elevate the voices of marginalized stories, ideas, and topics to destigmatize these experiences that are simply everyday life events for many. Therefore, this 43rd edition of Tuscarora Review is for those who were ever too afraid to speak their truth, for those who ever felt silenced, unheard, or dismissed, and for those who have felt alone.
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