Dobrova, Tessa

Acting Out takes the reader through part of Noodin’s Day, participating in a mandatory task and interacting with the Hanlons, where truth and introspection occur.

I woke up to a bright and sunny day, absolutely fuming, and I kept fuming all the way through my morning routine. Anger and I were old friends; growing up in Baltimore in the late 20th century does that to a person, especially when you’re black, queer and non-binary. I had to hold back when I lived topside; too angry could get you killed, but down here? I wasn’t afraid anymore, and the energy under my anger could be helpful, especially when fighting the bureaucracy that made up most of HA