Tag: They/Them
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Lion’s Story: Embracing Nonbinary Identity through Fashion and Self-Love
Lion reflects on embracing their nonbinary identity, shedding conformity, and discovering confidence through style and self-expression. Their story explores how clothing becomes both creativity and courage—an unapologetic celebration of loving yourself, standing out, and inspiring others to do the same.
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Jude’s Story: Trans Joy and Belonging in Washington, D.C.
Jude, a nonbinary transmasculine artist and storyteller, found their voice and joy in D.C.’s queer community after years of self-discovery. Their story celebrates visibility, creativity, and trans joy as a form of resistance, reminding us that queer stories have always existed and continue to shape a more inclusive world.
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Shay’s Story: Rejecting Norms Growing up Nonbinary, Queer and Black in the South
Shay shares their journey of growing up Black, queer, and non-binary in the South, and now continues their journey in D.C. From resisting childhood dress codes to embracing androgyny and rejecting colonial ideas of gender, their story is one of courage, self-knowledge, and hope for future generations seeking liberation and love.
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Finding Identity: A Nonbinary Navy Veteran’s Story of Courage and Creativity
Kadence is a nonbinary Navy veteran, musician, and writer based in Virginia Beach. Their journey of self-discovery began in a group therapy session, when they chose the word “identity” as a guiding light for their future. Over time, music, creativity, and self-reflection helped Kadence embrace who they truly are. In this honest and powerful story,…
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Exploring Gender, Art, and Spirituality: A Nonbinary Journey from Missouri to Virginia
Mica’s journey to embracing their nonbinary and pansexual identity didn’t follow a straight line—or a fast one. Growing up on the edge of the working-class suburbs of St. Louis, they had one foot in the world of strip malls and the other in barn yards, with few queer or gender-nonconforming role models to look to.…
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Unraveling the Rules: Ren’s Journey Through Gender, Neurodiversity, and Chronic Pain
Ren grew up surrounded by rules—about how to sit, speak, and exist—rules that never quite fit. Diagnosed as autistic at 28 and living with chronic pain, Ren has spent the past few years unlearning what they were taught about gender, identity, and worth. Through books, disability justice, and queer community, they’ve found the language—and the…
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Hez: Mapping Their own Transgender Identity Outside of Societal Gatekeeping
Hez identifies as a trans non-binary queer individual using they/them pronouns. Originally from New Jersey, they now reside in Seattle. Passionate about social justice and advocating for Palestine’s plight, Hez shares their journey of self-discovery and acceptance, emphasizing comfort with diverse expressions of gender and sexuality, despite societal challenges and expectations.
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Exploring Queer Artistic Visions through a Disabled Lens
Seren, a genderqueer artist in the northern tip of West Virginia, is passionate about history and working with their disabilities through artistic expression. They strive to give voice to the voiceless through alternative visual art.
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Beyond the Binary in North Carolina: Nikk’s Story of Gender Joy, Chronic Illness, and Cosmic Connection
Nikk is a non-binary, queer, and polyamorous individual living in North Carolina, originally from Kaneohe, Hawaii. Their identity weaves through different cultural backgrounds and experiences, including chronic illness and a journey with gender fluidity. Nikk values self-expression and embraces their body and gender journey in all its complexity.