Jessica Wranosky
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Jessica Wranosky
@jessicawranosky.bsky.social
Distinguished Professor of DH & History-Women, gender & sexuality hist &voting rights specialist.

Auntie Maime, “Life is a banquet. Most poor suckers are starving to death.Live!Live!Live!”

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And one more thing—the “tough love” argument to just be harsh and fail them is not tough love if that’s all there is. It’s just saying “my unyielding expectations are more important than your needs” and trust me folks—that isn’t working. They seem to be in freeze mode, which is a trauma response.
November 29, 2025 at 5:24 AM
We have to find solutions. We have to help them find solutions. I just don’t know what that completely looks like for each student.
November 29, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I’m so sorry.
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Ha…..no. But that’s because I fell for the well meaning sweetness in our house her whole life.
November 25, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I reported them. I hope that helps. I also hope you don’t leave. Your thoughts on things are important and often refreshing and/or thought provoking (at the least).
November 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Hi!
November 23, 2025 at 3:21 AM