Unruly Bodies

UMBC Gender and Women's Studies Students Write Back

the old body

November 21, 2013 by Arit Emmanuela Etukudo

My greatest fear

has always been losing control of my body. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged age, control, loss of control, retirement, the old body | 5 Comments

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