I Have Asperger’s and I Read Your Comments Too
I have a host of mental differences. I suffer from depression and anxiety. I experience emotions more intensely than my peers. But the diagnosis that I most identify with... Continue reading »
Stories
Rape Jokes
I am a woman who is into the geekier pursuits. I spend most weekends playing Pathfinder with my group, for instance. And I love video games and just about... Continue reading »
Prejudice at Pride
I’m sick of how bisexuality is erased in LGBT spaces. I get really nervous before any LGBT event, especially Pride. I feel incredibly sad and hopeless when gay and... Continue reading »
Standing So Tall That I Feel Small
Growing up I was always taller than everyone my age. My height was so unusual, that I had regular visits to see doctors who would test my thyroid and... Continue reading »
Not All Women Are Maternal
I knew when I was ten, playing with my Barbie Dolls, that I did not want children. When other girls would play house and talk about what they would... Continue reading »
Hey, Your Themed Parties Are Awkward
I love parties. House parties, Halloween parties, Super Bowl parties… you name it. I’m an outgoing guy and I like meeting new people and having a good time. But... Continue reading »
Street Sizeism
“The only way a fattie like you will get laid is if you’re raped.” I'm obese. I'm huge. I'm not one of those girls that people say "You're not... Continue reading »
Empathize This and Your Story
Empathize This is a collection of true stories written by our readers...like you! Continue reading »
Ladies Who Love Comics
...Somehow it escalated to the artist claiming that "Women don't BUY COMICS!" The next few hours of comments passed by as a disgusting blur... Continue reading »
The Story of Telling My Story
I moved from Illinois to Florida to attend an MFA program in creative writing, where I received a fellowship to attend. I experienced some culture shock, going from a... Continue reading »