Manhattan
College
Everyone Else Looks Like They Belong Here
I walk across campus like I’m pretending. Like I borrowed someone else’s seat and I’m just waiting for someone to notice the mistake. I...
School
School Feels Like a Performance
Every day I put on the same version of myself.
Focused. Chill. Normal.
I walk into school already knowing my role. I know when to laugh,...
Creative Writing
I Use Writing to Say What I Can’t Say Out Loud
When I write, I don’t have to explain myself first.
I don’t have to smile so people feel comfortable.
I don’t have to turn my feelings...
Friendship
Friendships Feel Temporary Now
I don’t know when friendships started feeling fragile.When they stopped feeling like something you could rely on and started feeling like something you had...
