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

down NOW. Family matters are private.

From Mom: I am devastated. How could you twist things like that?

But also messages from strangers: My parents missed my graduation because they “didn’t want to deal with traffic.” Your speech made me sob. Thank you.

Within a week, the video hit five million views.

I turned down every interview request. I’d already continue reading …