“Unlocking the Power of Choice: How the Right of Rescission Can Change Your Life”
In “The Right of Rescission,” Carole Vasta Folley dives deep into a haunting yet poignant memory that resonates with anyone who’s ever felt the weight of judgment resting on their shoulders—especially when it comes from those we least expect. Imagine entering a bank, a venue meant for promise and possibility, only to encounter the harsh reality of objectification and coercion. Isn’t it strange how society tends to assign blame instead of compassion, as if our attire is a reflection of our worth? With each haunting sentence, Folley unveils a narrative that captures the intersection of gender and power dynamics, challenging us to confront uncomfortable truths about inequality. Get ready to embark on a journey that compels you to consider: what truly defines our value in a world so quick to cast judgment?

She said, “Look at what you’re wearing.” As if that had anything to do with it. Smoke curled around my mother’s head; her cigarette conducting an orchestra of one. She’s on fire and doesn’t even know it.