I’m feeling some ambivalence about this post.
On the one hand, I am very, very excited to be appearing for the first time on The Rumpus!
On the other, today is another particularly dark day at/for Penn State, and my essay (linked above) reminds me that we are still in the thick of it here in “Happy Valley.”
Sheila squillante 
The Rumpus–that’s huge! And a terrific piece, as well–haunting and honest. Congrats, Sheila!
Thanks so much, Sharon! xo