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Hi, my name is Carlos. I am 18 years old and I grew up in Merced, California. In my experience, Merced has been a hard place to grow up. My family life has been filled with struggle because of my parent’s drug addictions and, as a result, from the time I was 4 until I was 13, I moved in and out of foster care. Read More
Skylar Kergil’s Before I Had the Words on: Being a Transgender Young Adult was a book that my inner child had their eyes on for some time. At first, it was difficult for me to read simply due to deeply resonating with the author’s narrative. Read More
When I hear people talk about polyamorous relationships, I hear a lot about “rules”. Oftentimes people will discuss the types of rules you should have in a polyamorous relationship, what is and isn’t allowed. In my opinion, this is a simplified way to talk about boundaries. Read More
Youth reporter Malachi Sanchez reflects on his experiences between community and the lack of in Merced and in his new home of Roanoke, Virginia.
Youth reporter Xeffrei Champion shares a collection of poems for National Suicide Prevention Month.
Malachi Sanchez tells his story about being a queer person disconnected to his hometown.
