tw/cw: chest talk, dysphoria, mental health, suicidal thoughts When I was younger, I went through puberty as everyone does, but it definitely came with its challenges of conflicting feelings. I think there's a big difference between dysphoria and disconnect in a trans person's life. When I was younger, I had no distress about my gender... Continue Reading →
What I Learned By Coming Out
Story By: Sadie Jordan I am Sadie Jordan, a 16-year-old cisgender girl, and consider myself to be bisexual. I don’t necessarily have a coming out story like the ones you see in the movies. I don’t even know if you can classify it as coming out. It might not be as theatrical a coming... Continue Reading →
Summer Binding: A How-To
This small post is a PSA for all my trans and nonbinary folks that use binders, how to bind safely during the summer! Summer is crazy hot and will only get worse as time goes on (thanks global warming) so for those of us that use binders, it makes summer extra hard to go through!... Continue Reading →
Suddenly, I Can’t Breathe
CW: Borderline Personality disorder, Mental Episode, Panic attack, Mental health, Graphic Description. . . . . . . . For Mental Health Awareness Month I wanted to write out what it feels like when I have a Borderline Personality episode. .. .. .. .. .. My heart is beating out of my chest. My head... Continue Reading →
GenderFluid .vs. GenderFlux
A few months ago I came across the term Genderflux and realized that while I've been identifying with a Genderfluid Nonbinary Identity, Genderflux actually makes more sense to how I feel. What's the difference? Good Question. Genderfluid is a term under the Nonbinary umbrella that typically** means that one's identity is fluid like water, that... Continue Reading →
Year One: Being Nonbinary
Today is my birthday! And I feel a lot better about it this year than last. Because I had a tough decision to make on whether I was going to come out to those that I loved. I went back and forth, telling myself that I 'didn't have to', that I'd still be okay if... Continue Reading →
As unbelievably cringy as this title sounds, it's a valid question. What are your dreams made of? Your ambitions, your drive. I ask myself this a lot and always wonder whether I am on the right path. In this time of strenuous politics and economy, I wonder if I can live a fulfilling life without... Continue Reading →
The Infamous Question: What Are You Passionate About?
Have you ever had a person, a potential employer, your parents, your grandparents, your high school counselor, your college counselor, your cats in your head, ever ask you what you're passionate about? And you just think....What AM I passionate about? We get so caught up in our lives of work, school, hobbies, or our mental... Continue Reading →
Nonbinary: A Woman’s Experience
Two facts: I am Trans, and two weeks ago, I started a new job. New jobs by themselves can be daunting, but I think that there is an extra layer when you add being Trans or even just part of the LGBTQ community to that experience. I am lucky that my job supports me being... Continue Reading →
I started my new job! It's a great one and I'm proud of myself for getting it. Although I have some...personal worries. My first three days I've had tension/heat/dehydration migraines. They make me stressed, on top of the pressure that I put on myself for no reason now that I'm a "lead", and that pressure... Continue Reading →