Handling Childhood Bullies When You’re All Grown Up
For people who have been bullied as children, especially in school, adding people you went to school with on social media can often be a challenging process.
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LGBT Rights
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What Saying you Don’t Approve of Being LGBT Really Means
I have spent most of my life disappointing someone within it, and it has taken me many years to realize that is on them. I am a disappointment because I am transgender. I’m not attracted to the people I’m supposed to be attracted to. I have a disability that is…
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The Dangers of Outing People Who are Transgender
Right now, I live somewhere between people knowing me and obscurity. This means that while thousands of people online know I am a mostly out trans man, in my everyday life where I am living in a greater metro NYC area full of millions of people when combined with the…
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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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Anita Cameron Discusses Race, Disability, Sexuality, and Being a Woman
Anita Cameron, a disabled, lesbian, woman of color shares her story and her experiences with overlapping, intersectional issues of discrimination.
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When my PCA Started Abusing Me for Being LGBT
When my PCA found out I was a member of the LGBT community she started abusing me. This is quite common and rarely spoke about by the disability community.
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Some People with Disabilities ARE Prevented from Getting Married and Here’s Why
I answer concerns, criticisms, and misunderstandings about the marriage penalty affecting some people with disabilities.
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Trans People are Angry About Sophia’s Portrayal on OITNB
From portraying her as a misogynist to misgendering her consistently, there’s so many problems with the writing of Sophia in season three of OITNB.
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The Implications of Comparing Rachel Dolezal to being Transgender
There is simply no comparison between culturally appropriating black culture, and being honest about your gender identity.
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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…