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Not a Gender Binary

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 →

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Existing With Invisible Disabilities

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 →

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Breast Reduction is a Valid Choice Too

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 →

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Good Intentions Aren’t Enough For Children

Trigger Warning for Domestic Violence When I was in fourth grade, my dad had gotten drunk again. This time he tried to strangle my mom. My mom, my sister, and I spent the night behind a pizza place in our … Continue reading →

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Trigger Warnings

I’m a strange case, without a doubt. I’m sensitive to visual stimuli. For example, during a tour of old slums in Edinburgh, we saw a flickery candlelit room with fake bodies in burlap bags to portray the results of the … Continue reading →

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I Have Asperger’s and I Read Your Comments Too

I have a host of mental differences. I suffer from depression and anxiety. I experience emotions more intensely than my peers. But the diagnosis that I most identify with is Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of autism. I think of Asperger’s … Continue reading →

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