Well for one, the 13th amendment to the constitution of the US which abolished slavery - did not abolish slavery for those convicted of a crime.
“Being constantly with children was like wearing a pair of shoes that were expensive and too small. She couldn't bear to throw them out, but they gave her blisters.”
“I wasn't always a writer. When I went to college and majored in fine arts, I was a painter. Then I was a stay-at-home mom.”