I didn’t realize I was holding my breath – almost nine months

July 1, 2025.Reading time 17 minutes.

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” – Plato

genders

June 30, 2025.Reading time 28 minutes.

forbidden word project

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“Gender expression is the way someone expresses gender through behavior, mannerisms, interests, physical characteristics, or appearance.”

Singing Song

June 29, 2025.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Reader Response / American Sentence

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Broad and Wandering

June 29, 2025.Reading time 1 minute.

Plum Doodle Project

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gender-affirming care

June 29, 2025.Reading time 11 minutes.

forbidden word project

“Gender-affirming care can positively impact the mental health of adolescents and young adults (AYA), reducing the risk of depression and suicidality. Yet it remains a controversial topic, with multiple states placing bans or restrictions on gender-affirming medical care to youth.”