Author: Kate Gies

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I Was Born Missing an Ear. To the World, It Was a Problem to Fix

The Walrus • 08 Feb 2025 • ~2650 words

In this excerpt from Kate Gies’ memoir, she reflects on her childhood experiences with the medical system that sought to "fix" her missing ear through a series of surgeries and the emotional impact of these interventions.