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Growing Up in Peabody: Masculinity and Class Struggles
This chapter explores the speaker's upbringing in Peabody, Massachusetts, focusing on the challenges faced due to rigid societal notions of masculinity and personal interests. Through reflections on their difficult relationship with older brothers and experiences of bullying, the speaker navigates the complexities of identity and privilege within a working-class context. The discussion underscores the importance of empathy and awareness of socio-economic factors in shaping perceptions of success and interpersonal interactions.