By Anna Sanderson
Jay and I are identical.
As kids, we wore matching outfits; learnt to read and count and swim together; were protected from bedtime monsters by our shared four-legged friend.
But as we grew, things changed. I was taught lessons Jay never needed to know. Like when to fake a phone call, and how to carry keys between my fingers, and remember: wear flat shoes when walking at night, in case you have to run.
I didn’t understand at first, but now I get it. My monsters still lurk in the darkness. Jay and I are identical, but we’re not the same.
Great piece of writing. Powerful.
Excellent. Conveys much, succinctly.
This sounded like one twin was male and one female. Identical twins are of the same sex. It was a good insight though between what females must endure vs males. They are fraternal twins though if different genders.
Omg. As a fellow female, I can 100% relate to this. Also, I have identical twin boys….23 years old. And while I don’t have to worry about them being attacked/raped in a parking lot, there are so many other “monsters” waiting for them (like peer pressure to do dumb stuff … idk how many ER visits/stitches we’ve had over the years ?????)
A very thought-provoking story, Anna. Thanks for your contribution to helping men see the monsters lurking in the darkness for women.
Really good…hit close to home.