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Padron Campos
Untitled I kept thinking about how to start, and what was important enough to start with and I really believe that the most fucked up things are always the ones that are most...
Anonymous Slug
Untitled I approached my lighted vanity mirror atop of my white dresser and flipped the light switch on. I peered into the mirror and became instantly traumatized. Blisters...
Sophia Anon.
Untitled I have a twin brother, and growing up with the boy version of yourself means everything that is yours, is his and vice versa. Walker and I would do everything together;...
Anonymous Slug
Untitled October 6th 1998; I was born. I cannot recollect the early parts of my life, so I will start when I think my narrative takes importance. Although there are many moving...
Anonymous Slug
Untitled I couldn't of reached UC Santa Cruz by myself. Coming from docxa low income family and neighborhood, I wasn't expected to do much or go far in my education. Initially I...
Casey Andrews
Untitled There I stood in the stifling, humid air with my sister and mom. We were waiting in line for one of my most anticipated stops on our trip to Thailand, the Tiger Kingdom....
Kaylin Johnson
Untitled Being black and white has its perks. You don't get a sunburn every easily and tanning is a breeze. But being biracial has a lot of downsides, especially at a young age....