... low that I could not be considered as a lone person. Melissa was now tacked onto me; my ball and chain. I had lost all my individuality in the eyes of my peers. Phone Calls Phone calls, I don't get them anymore. Simply put. I used to get calls from friends wanting to play basketball and go to the bars. I don't get those anymore. Why? I've asked ... is what brings about all the other issues related to this idea of autonomy vs. connection (i.e. the taboo, what's wrong with Brandon?, the third wheel, the ball and chain, and phone calls). We as people are only truly only trying to fit in, b...

• Word Count: 2590
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School