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I began succeeding at it. I began writing again, creating things, being my old self. Being the self I’ve wanted to see for a long time. I could get out of bed easier, and stay productive longer. I’m less anxious and more excited about approaching life, about going to school. My social life has flourished and I finally have a chance to start over.
The moves that my school has made provides a starting point for discussions about transgender students, and the unique issues we face when approaching college. While I am forever grateful to be able to avoid being deadnamed in my school system, I can’t help but feel as if a plan must be put into place providing school systems with the proper limits, boundaries, and resources to create an environment that’ll allow us to succeed like our peers. Performing at the best possible level is the only thing a student should be worrying about when approaching college, not the complex legality issues we currently face.
When I celebrated the completion of my homework on a regular Friday night, I savored the pleasure it…
According to the World Health Organization, 800,000 people die due to suicide annually. What’s saddening to note is…
The suicide of a loved one hits unexpectedly and there is no way anyone could be ready for…
Image: Indian Ruminations Content warning: suicide, depression, self-harm In 2016, I attempted suicide. Not just once or twice,…
There are certain moments in your life that, even in the moment itself, you know will forever define…
23-year-old Franco Alonso Lazo Medrano of Peru died by suicide this week after jumping from the fourth floor…
Last April, news broke about a wife who tried to sue Uber for “killing” her husband — Joseph Thomas’ wife blamed…
CW: this article will touch on subjects that may be triggering for some people. Please, if you know…