Stories

What does Pride mean to us?

Following the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and PRIDE Month, two of our youth organizers (Willow and Ella) sat down to talk about what pride means to them. Take a look and listen to their words as they explore the impacts of pride, community and power. What does pride mean to you?  Ella: To …

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Meet Leo

Our National TRUTH Council works to uplift the stories and truths of trans young people throughout the US. In this project, Northeast member Jayy supported their friend Leoluca in sharing this story. Meet Leo! Hello everyone! My name is Jessy, I’m a third-year Pro Writing student, and I will be sharing a piece I wrote …

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Meet Freya

Hey y’all my name is Freya, I am 17 years old and I live in the Tri-state area. I was assigned female at birth and was raised accordingly, but growing up I felt like I wasn’t completely female. I knew I liked feminine things, but I also leaned towards masculine behaviors and activities. As a …

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Meet Lee

My name is Lee, and I love to read, mostly Harry Potter, in my free time, as well as bake. I was assigned female at birth, but I never felt comfortable with being called a girl. I also disliked when people assumed I liked “girly” things, like the color pink, Barbie dolls, and dresses/skirts. However, …

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Meet Rowen

I know what its like to feel alone. To feel like no one knows the real you. Like you’re playing a part in a play, wearing a mask, living in fear that someday, somehow someone will learn your secret and life as you know it will never be the same. To have to hide a …

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