“One of them says, ‘Why did they do it?’
And the other says, ‘Because they could.’
That is the only answer there ever is.”
— Naomi Alderman, The Power
Because they could
Published by Emily P.G. Erickson
Emily P.G. Erickson is a writer with a master's degree in psychology. She crafts thoughtful, compassionate essays about culture, mental health, mindfulness, and motherhood. Her writing has appeared in Scary Mommy, Motherly, Motherwell, and more. You can find the latest from Emily at www.emilypgerickson.com. View more posts
