The Pressures of Privilege

The Pressures of Privilege

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Lessons from the smoker's pit: finding belonging in unexpected places

Lessons from the smoker's pit: finding belonging in unexpected places

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Diana E Oehrli
Oct 26, 2023
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At boarding school, the smokers' pit was my oasis. This corner, designated for students with permission to smoke, pulled me in despite my lack of official sanction. It began with a shared cigarette, …

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