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

just because it makes others uncomfortable with their own darkness.”

I turned my head deliberately and looked straight into the camera mounted at the back of the auditorium—the one feeding the livestream to living rooms and phones and party venues.

“Mom,” I said quietly but clearly. “Dad. Christopher. I know you’re watching. Or maybe you’re not. Maybe continue reading …