Coming out isn’t an easy thing to do, especially to the medical clinic you’ve been going to all your life, or the health care center at your school. Even though I came out almost three years ago, I still get called by my birth name and misgendered. Over those past...
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It’s National Poetry Month!
Poetry to me is the freedom of expression, snapshots of experiences, and a boost of encouragement. Why is poetry more than just words? When the verbal use of words didn’t work for me, I found my passion for writing to tell my stories. It didn’t matter if it was excitement,...
Together, Our Differences Make a Strong and Beautiful Community in School
I listened… the sound slowly crept into my ear, triggered my reaction, and confusion started to consume my mind. “What’s your name?” the teacher questioned. My heart raced as I tried to search the blankness of my memories and whispered, “My name is Sovandarid Prom.” I was ten when my...