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Cathy Lee
Cathy Lee

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This too is an American experience.

The earliest memory I have that isn’t prompted by a faded photo from the 80s with smiles frozen in perpetuity:

Apr 27, 2021
Apr 27, 2021

On Breathing.

I’m 32. I waited 22 years to speak about it.

Oct 13, 2018
Oct 13, 2018

Paradox of Tolerance & Civility

“This is Cathy — she put a cigarette out on a bitch.”

Jun 25, 2018
Jun 25, 2018

On Strength

My therapist commended me for not putting on makeup before our session — I walk out with raccoon eyes every time so…bout time I learn. I…

Jun 12, 2018
Jun 12, 2018

What counts as MeToo?

I was 10. Maybe 11. And I was excited. We were having a family sleepover. Staying at my aunt’s meant we had access to instant ramen and…

Jun 11, 2018
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Jun 11, 2018
5

What Representation Means to Me

But honestly…it should. It surprises me that I, or any woman of color I know, have any self-confidence. It’s not noticeable at first, not…

Apr 15, 2016
What Representation Means to Me
What Representation Means to Me
Apr 15, 2016

The Fallacy of Meritocracy

Even as an associate in investment banking, I was often asked to go above and beyond my skillsets and book a car or make restaurant…

Nov 30, 2015
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The Fallacy of Meritocracy
The Fallacy of Meritocracy
Nov 30, 2015
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Cathy Lee

Cathy Lee

93 followers

thoughts that are more or less informing my journey…hoping you find it helpful too

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