“Shutting down behind self-pity and secret shame; sacrificing themselves to childish mothers and selfish men; vaguely yearning, self-medicating; painting someone else's pictures; obediently tracing the magic circle. afraid, entranced. There are so many different ways to drown.” ChildhoodGirlhoodPersonal EssaysWomen S Studies Book:Ornament and Silence Source: Ornament and Silence