We were talking about the types of programs that she would like to see implemented in her community when she slumped in her chair and let her fingers trace the perimeter of the desk. Then she asked me an important question. “You know how they say this is a man’s world?” she asked. I nodded and replied, “Yep.” “I don’t like that,” she said, staring into my eyes. “Neither do I,” I said softly. We shared a nervous laugh, but then I asked, “I know why it bothers me,” I said. “But why does it bother you?” “Because I feel like . . . it shouldn’t be just one person’s world. Like, what you mean, it’s
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