When I was in second grade, I raised my hand 🖐 when asked, “Who has a three-syllable name?” “Meeeeeee!” I enthusiastically replied. “What’s your name?” The teacher asked. “Charlene!” The teacher clapped once for “Char” and again for “Lene.” “No, sorry that only two syllables.” The entire class snickered and laughed at me. That was […]