“He knows he’s different. And not in a ‘celebrate diversity’ kind of way, but in a way that feels like he doesn’t belong. And that cuts deep, for him and us.” — Dahlia Malaeulu, on navigating the school system when your child has autism.
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“Beneath the frequent microaggressions and low expectations is the undeniable disconnect between the Poly students and the rest of the school. Leaving us constantly feeling isolated, put down, and out of place.” — Sabina Misa.
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“As a teacher, I’d been invited to major life milestones of former students, like 21st birthdays and graduations. But never this.” — Dahlia Malaeulu.
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“We don’t need to try to shape ourselves to fit Pālagi measures of success. Because we will never win, if we just play by those rules.” — Dahlia Malaeulu.
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“Today, for my first Mother’s Day without my mum, I find myself somewhere between celebrating and commemorating.” — Dahlia Malaeulu.
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“In a way, Mase was in a bubble long before Covid-19 hit the world and we were forced into our own bubbles.” — Dahlia Malaeulu.
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“Except for church, our Sāmoan-ness never made it out the front door of our house.”
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