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Welcome to my self portrait. I'm glad you found me.

I am a nonbinary college student. I came out my first year of college to some friends, but I
still exist in the strange state of being partially out and partially closeted, especially in my

conservative hometown. While I can’t be totally open about my identity yet, I can still give
you a look into who I am.

I feel like I should tell you that I am still navigating my relationship with gender, so if I

don't convey a completely coherent depiction of my identity, that’s because I haven’t found
one myself. And that’s okay.

I also want to tell you that this is a deeply personal collection. My identity and experience
navigating it have been shaped by a host of internal and external factors. Everyone has a

different story. I am just one person telling mine.

I hope you enjoy this little window into my life.

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