Why Can’t I Read About Myself?
Let’s picture the typical Wattpad story: a high school romance between a bad boy and a nerd, casting the all-too-familiar Francisco Lachowski and Barbara Palvin. Perhaps Stephen James and Nina…
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representation
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Owning My Voice: A Trans Perspective
I feel like a fundamental moment in the life of a carefree teen is the euphoria of singing in the car with the windows down, driving aimlessly, through a summer…
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“Midsommar,” Perceptions of Male Sexuality, and The Quiet Around the Two
What I know about being born with a penis: you are expected to want to use it. If you’re born and raised as male, you are conditioned by the world…
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The People of Amsterdam
It’s a pretty universal standard to judge strangers based on their appearance. Our assumptions are shaped by the smallest details, from a person’s vintage jacket to their hypebeast sneakers, their…
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The Questions Able-Bodied People Should Be Asking
There’s no question that the world is built for the able-bodied, and no question that the world simply must change. Until a mere 29 years ago, it was legal in…
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Dream Girl
This mini-series plays with fantasy and self-perception by subverting the viewer’s gaze and challenging them to redefine their view of the subject. I wanted to visualize a constant shift and transformation…
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This Is What It Looks Like to Be Trans
One saying that many trans people unfortunately have to hear is, “You don’t look trans!” But what is trans even supposed to look like? The truth is that trans looks…
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The Best Bright and Neon Makeup for a More Colorful Summer
Many of us live our lives in a bizarre fear of color. We know it’ll make us happy and brighten up our day, yet often it’s far too tempting to…
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The In-Between
I really cherish my friendship with my mate Tash, whose creativity feeds into my own. She’s a yoga instructor, schoolteacher, barista, hospitality queen, tattoo enthusiast, and my muse. In the…
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The Far East
For me, representation means being proud of my identity and where I come from. Knowing your background is essential to keeping cultural traditions alive, as nowadays we live in…
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