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Becoming the Man I Am: Redefining Masculinity.
As a transgender boy, denial and the pressure of societal standards for masculinity keep me from realizing who I truly am. After all, I prefer to keep my hair long. Fitness and sports aren’t my thing. I get easily upset while watching sad films or when I’m insulted. These are just a few of the […]
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The Mental Health Benefits of Pets
I have a pet hamster named Viktor. Most of my past pets were hamsters. When I was little, I gave little thought to taking care of them. Instead, I left that up to my mom or older brother. I was interested in playing with them, though. It usually didn’t work out since we never formed […]
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Coping with Mental Illness Through Poetry
CW: Mentions of self-harm, depression, and disordered eating. I was diagnosed with depression and started therapy only a year ago. Before that, I had no real understanding of how to manage my mental health, relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms like self-harm, isolation, and disordered eating. Despite everything, I remained highly self-aware. I recognized that my […]