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Becoming the Man I Am: Redefining Masculinity.

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CJ on 30th January 2025

As 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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My Journey to Healing: Overcoming Self-Harm

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Katherine on 28th January 2025

CW: Mentions of self-harm, harmful behaviors, and addiction. Two years ago, I couldn’t imagine giving up self-harm or non-suicidal...

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Ilana on 28th January 2025

2 Sides of the Same Coin: Stigmatization and Normalization

Growing up, your perception of yourself is naturally influenced by those around you – and thus, in addition to environmental influences on our mental health, the environment can drastically change how we perceive our mental health in relation to others. When I was younger, I struggled with anxious thoughts and a negative self-image. I once […]

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Ilana on 27th November 2024

Does my Crisis “Count?”

CW: Mentions of suicidal ideation and self-harm. “I’m sorry for wasting your time–” “I don’t mean to be a burden–” “I’m not sure if this counts as a crisis–” As a Crisis Text Counselor, I receive messages like this almost every shift. Often, they seem to come from the people who need these services the […]

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2 Sides of the Same Coin: Stigmatization and Normalization

Does my Crisis “Count?”