Personal Stories
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Are You A Boy?
By Jo Mills
Are you a boy?
I’m 5.
I love my blue sailboat shirt that’s nearly worn through. I play with cars & trains.
I don’t understand the question.
Are boys & girls different?
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It Gets Better
By Jasper
Hi, I’m Jasper
I’ m 16, they/he. And here’s my story.
Growing up I was never happy with myself. I could never put a finger on why I felt like this.
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Dear Future Lover
By Rey Vargas
Content Note: This piece contains discussions of abuse in a relationship, sexual assault, and strong themes.
Dear Future Lover,
I'm not sure at what point in our relationship you will read this letter, but know…
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Younger Self
By Bryson
Once upon a time, there was a little boy, with a mess of curly hair and a gappy grin. He loved his Bananas in Pyjamas PJs, Postman Pat, and his family.
Everyone called him a different name, and no one saw him.
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The TRANSformative Power of a Haircut
By Charlie Grahame
My first buzz cut happened about two years after I wrote it down on my bucket list, it might seem like a stupid thing to write on a bucket list, I mean it's just a haircut it's not like bungee jumping or getting a tattoo, but it seemed like such a big deal to me and when I first wrote it down I didn't even quite realise why.