Hillbilly Elegy

change in behavior, such as increased
irritability, aggression, and anger. Their
behaviors may be inconsistent. These
students may show a change in school
performance and have impaired attention
and concentration and more school
absences.” I just thought I was
constipated or that I really hated my new
hometown.
Mom and Bob weren’t that
abnormal. It would be tough to chronicle
all the outbursts and screaming matches I
witnessed that had nothing to do with my
family. My neighbor friend and I would
play in his backyard until we heard
screaming from his parents, and then
we’d run into the alley and hide.