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Charissa Townsend

Charissa Townsend writes non-fiction essays and short story fiction reflecting on the experiences of women and people of color. Her goal is to lend a voice to people and situations that don’t always get a receptive audience. She is also a public servant in New York, NY.

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FICTION | SHORT STORY

“Dystocia”

by Charissa Townsend

The hand rubbing my back is not soothing me at all. Why are hospital gowns made so that at least one body…

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