I Who Have Never Known Men

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Graduation Day

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Yin and Yang

March 11, 2025 I have slept and I feel more human, but it starts again, the not-sleeping thing. Even with my sleep, it’s backwards to…

I Am Not Real

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No Rest for the Wicked

March 2, 2025 I am not doing well. In terms of functioning, it’s never been worse. I don’t go to class, I don’t do my…