CJAs a transgender boy, denial and the pressure of societal standards for masculinity keep me from realizing who I truly am. After all,...
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Making Stigma History
TW: Mention of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, psychosis, mass shootings, and violence. The stigma around anxiety and depression has impacted my healing journey. At 17, it discouraged me from asking my parents for help, ended my friendships, and left me feeling alone. At 22, it caused me to doubt my ability to be successful. At 25, […]