My Existence is a Radical Act of Defiance
My existence is a radical act of defiance in a world that fails to recognize I have merit and value.
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Family Life
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6 Min Read
Fighting Just to Exist as a Disabled Trans Person
So often disabled kids and LGBTQ kids are tormented, teased, and excluded. Some of them kill themselves. What would have happened if others were there for them?
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Police Brutality and Disability: When You Can’t Comply
Should the lives of those unable to comply with police commands be valued less? Having understanding for the fact compliance isn’t always possible or feasible.
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My Whole Life I’ve Been Told I Wasn’t Attractive, Smart, or Had a Life Worth Living
How we treat people when they are children can have a long term effect on their self-esteem, self-worth, self-confidence, and ability to love themselves. My whole life, whether it was family, peers, teachers, or someone else I have been told a variety of harmful things, things that have done a…
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Beavis, Buttface, and Memories of my Grandfather
In my youth, my world revolved around shows like Beavis and Butthead, a fact not ignored by my grandfather.
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The Impossible Beauty Standards We Place on Female-Identfied Individuals
Those society deems to be female (women, girls, some trans individuals) are held to much different, more stringent standards that those who are seen as men. This has to change.
3 Min Read
I’m a Transgender Man, and I Played with Dolls
Just because you play with dolls, does not mean you are a girl. Boys and girls can play with any toys they want.
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Celebrating Mother’s Day When Your Mother Hates You
I find holidays to be the most difficult time for me. When you are separated from your family, especially because they do not accept you, holidays take on a new meaning. They can be lonely, especially if the holiday is specific to celebrating a family member who does not like…
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SMA Awareness Month – Day 22 – Why Saying “Cure” May Harm Your Child
Dominick explores the cure mentality, in relation to caregivers, and how it can affect the self esteem of children with SMA or other disabilities.
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I Feel Like I’m Drowning…
I don’t explore my feelings to this depth, much, but I needed to explain why I am so overwhelmed from all the losses.