Being young and disabled or chronically ill can be hard. You have to deal with things like strangers staring, people questioning why you need support, frequent ER visits and missing school. I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which causes joint pain, issues…
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Imagine your sibling raves about a new partner. They’ve gone on dates. They’ve had deep talks and your sibling says they feel understood. A picture of the new romantic interest looks like any ordinary significant other. But when you ask […]
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One month, you open your feed to TikToks about “Hot Girl Summer” and solo vacation photo dumps. Next thing you know, it’s littered with “cuffing season” couples in matching Halloween costumes and holiday PJs. It’s so confusing! What is…
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Think about it. Most systems—whether healthcare, public transportation or employment—are designed for people who are neurotypical (which means their brain functions in ways that are considered “standard”). This is also true of education, including…
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One of life’s most significant relationships is often overlooked: your relationship with yourself. “Somebody’s relationship with themselves is incredibly nuanced,” says Lucy (she/her), 14, of Portland, OR. “I’ve always found it hard to…
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I just wrapped up my first year of college and transitioning was challenging at first. My classes were difficult, I missed the comfort of home and I felt pressure that I needed to know what I wanted to do with […]
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A big part of being a teenager is kicking back with some snacks and binge-watching movies and TV for hours on end. Sources of entertainment can be extremely influential in shaping our attitudes and actions. Unfortunately, movies and TV don’t […]
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I first discovered Ella Fields in 2019 after her short film Bubble Gum landed on my YouTube recommended page. Over the course of nine minutes, I watched two young girls fall in love as they frolic on a beach, scream […]
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