Transgender and mentally ill writer, editor, activist, and queer of many feelings.
Wellbutrin Is My True Love, Top Surgery Is On The Horizon, & Other Life Updates
I even keep a gratitude journal now and I meditate every day – it feels a little gross, to be honest.
I Take “Crazy Pills” and I Am Not Ashamed
[The illustration features a place mat with an array of breakfast foods and coffee. A pair of arms rests on…
8 Things That I Learned In Therapy
Therapy didn't result in a singular epiphany that changed everything for me. There wasn't a light bulb moment when I…
I Am Transgender, and I Am “Trans Enough.”
I know, I know, it's Friday! Whoa, Sam, what is this about? Yes, I don't usually blog on Fridays, as you…
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,…
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,…
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