Sorrow and Guilt Following Sibling’s Death
Troy was stillborn. When I saw him, all I could do was cry. He was in my mom’s arms turning blue.
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Take A Hike From Your Problems
I was so focused on my surroundings that I barely noticed what was just beyond the trees.
‘My Health Shouldn’t Have a Price Tag’ – DACA Youth Turned Away for Medi-Cal
I know it’s my health and that my health shouldn’t have a price tag, but it does and I’m not the one who put it there.”
Gun Access Can Turn Suicidal Thoughts Into Actions
Youth Radio’s Desmond Meagley explores what contributes to teen suicide, and how firearms can affect the chances of suicidal thoughts becoming reality.
Staying A Family After Deportation
By: Elizabeth Arteaga, We’Ced Ed. Note: Studies show there are about 4.5 million U.S. born children with at least one…
Some Men Are Born And Some Men Are Made
After months of preparation — working up the courage to come to terms with my identity and mandatory counseling — I was finally meeting up with my doctor to begin my transition and start taking male hormones. But I was thrown off when my doctor handed me a pamphlet about planning for my future fertility. She asked if I was interested in freezing my eggs before I started taking male hormones.
Smart And Socially Inept
In high school, I was known as the smart girl; not the fun girl or the nice girl, but…
Double Jointed: The Science Behind Turf Dancing
Turf dancers put their bodies on the line every time they go out and perform. Naturally, they are concerned about whether…
Hungry For Family Time
When I was younger, there was no problem that a hot meal and a long chat with my parents couldn’t solve. Problem is, now I can’t seem to get their attention.