When my grandmother's stressed, she dreams of the lab. My grandmother worked at a male-dominated lab for years. While her coworkers had more degrees and thus higher salaries, my grandmother worked hard and did well. She was treated very badly and given little respect. It wasn't until she retired that they told her how valuable she was to them and the lab. She told me later how much it would have meant to her if they'd said that to her while she worked there.
In her dreams, she returns to that environment, working hard, not being appreciated.
My grandmother tells me her stories when I visit each week, and I'm grateful for them. Her dignity, strength, and resilience inspire me.
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