Trigger Warning: Description of PTSD flashback. Being triggered is the worst thing. Imagine you are in the grocery store. You are having a pretty good day, but suddenly, something triggers you. You start to shake. You feel nauseous. You sweat. … Continue reading
I have had 2 abortions now. Almost 15 years apart to the day. My first was when I was 15, I had a libido and a boyfriend. When we learned that I was pregnant he begged me not to tell … Continue reading
I was at a retreat for a women’s volunteer organization – this organization works primarily with girls, but it was an event where adult leaders were invited from the entire region. Adult volunteers were there from several counties. I was … Continue reading
I’m a 23 year old unaltered trans-man. I’ve been out to a select group of people since I was 21. I don’t tell everyone that I’m trans*, because I am scared. I’ve internalized trans-phobia so much that something as simple … Continue reading
I am 31 and female-bodied. I’ve had ADD all my life. Since puberty hit at 14, I have had progressively worse arthritis and periodic migraines. I also have anxiety attacks, depression, and mania. I don’t pick up social cues well. … Continue reading
My experience starts now, but really I know the worst is yet to come. If I do have a child, that’s when I’ll most likely experience the worst of the prejudice. You see, I’ve had a breast reduction and might … Continue reading