Articles

Person wearing a cream striped robe standing near calm water, hand resting at the side (no face shown).

Faith Redefined (article)

I have seen too much to believe in them anymore. I have lost my faith.

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Two stacked electronic keyboards on a wooden shelf against a red brick wall, with ship models and books on the shelves nearby.

Set the Past Aside (article)

Though my parents hadn’t encouraged me in the pursuit of my dreams, my friend showed that he believed in me, and that sometimes we may need to pivot.

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Business advice for me, from me. (article)

I know the world is a scary place right now. I will not sugar coat that fact.

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Lessons We Learn (article)

We can stay true to ourselves in the midst of their pressure.

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Perspectives in Coping (article)

…the result was the same…my problems were still there, staring me in the face.

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Music concert, hands raised in the shape of the heart.

Remember the artist, band, writer, poet, actor, or comedian who touched your heart, brightened your day, helped you through a rough patch, altered your view of the world or how you saw yourself? Remember that artist who affected you so much that it changed your life?

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Intersex symbol on a watercolor PRIDE flag.

Intersex Awareness Day, expanded (speech)

When we marginalize someone, we marginalize everyone like them, and in doing so, create hardships for others who do not fit perceived standards and, in some cases, negatively affect even those who do.

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