Internet, we need to have a talk. I’ve had a number of readers ask why I’ve neglected to write about…
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I didn’t vanish! I promise!
First of all, I wanted to share my professional website with all my followers: samdylanfinch.com This is new and exciting,…
So You’re Bipolar: Advice for the Newly Diagnosed
Please note: This is a blog entry that talks about my personal experience, and what has worked best for me,…
What You’re Actually Saying When You Ignore Someone’s Gender Pronouns
It can't be emphasized enough: Coming out as transgender or any variation thereof is downright terrifying. It is often met…
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Four Major Myths About Mental Illness: A Guide For Artists
As a writer, I've encountered a lot of myths about what it means to have a mental illness and be…
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10 Things I Learned During My First Day in Grad School
After a summer of anticipation, excitement, and anxiety, I finally began classes yesterday. I suppose this means that if there…
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From One Survivor to Another: An Open Letter to Suicide Survivors
In the wake of Robin Williams' tragic death, I have had to distance myself from social media. The conversations being…
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10 Things My Last Breakup Taught Me
Almost three years to the date, I am still pondering my last breakup. Except this time, it's a really calm,…
I Am Transgender. I Am a Radical Feminist. And You Do Not Speak For Me.
Back when I was an undergraduate, pursuing my degree in Women's & Gender Studies, "radical feminism" had a very different…
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My Body is Not Up For Debate: Part I
I'm used to it by now. Every piercing, every tattoo, every wacky hair color, my exasperated mother tells me that…
Let's Queer Things Up! 