They Missed My PhD Graduation—So I Used The Empty Seats To Tell The Truth

terminology on it.”

A low murmur of recognition and agreement moved through the graduates like a wave.

“To those of you whose families are here today—cheering, crying, documenting every single second on multiple devices—I am genuinely happy for you. Truly. You are fortunate. Cherish that. But to those of you with empty seats, with parents who said ‘it’s continue reading …