CO-XST: STORIES
There’s a voice of longing inside every one of us daring, wishing and wanting to speak.
Each of our individual voices wish to serve as an ambassador of change, whether it is speaking out on delicate topics or simply trying to figure out why we are feeling underwhelmed. At times, we need inspiration to find that message of hope within our noise of confusion.
The CO-XST: Stories platform was created to showcase a broader social message of acceptance and hope to depict often-invisible experiences and start imploring everyone to think more deeply about who they are and how we can coexist in a space where our stories become a catalyst for celebrating each other.
Each blog post represents thought-provoking emotions which allow us to see each other as we are – human beings seeking kindness + compassion for our community, our countries and our world.
FINDING A HOME
I finally moved out of my moms. I now live at my dads and it wasn’t an easy move. My mom provided me with enough anxiety to last a life time.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Today when I arrived for on campus I noticed lawn chairs grouped together on the Student Union lawn.
COLLEGE LIFE IN A PANDEMIC AFTER AGE 35
I started school back in January for the first time in almost 11 years. I am 37 years old and a non traditional student.
MY BEST FRIEND IS GONE
My pet rabbit died a month ago. I raised him from a baby and he was with me for 10 years, over half my life.
THE NEVER-ENDING, BREAK-NECK SPEED SEMESTER
While I thought that I would be able to enjoy some parts of this semester, it has honestly been the hardest semester of Grad school and of my academic career.
I CAN’T GET MY O THANKS TO COVID
Are you surprised that I’m bringing up sex? Yes? No? Hahaha whatever. I don’t care. The struggle is REAL and I’m gonna tell you all about it!
LIFE BEHIND A MASK
Even though my brain knows that I am now a young adult in college, my soul is still waiting to go back to high school on Tuesday.
LONELINESS
I’ve always managed to make friends wherever I’ve gone, but MTSU was just a different story.
SUFFOCATED GRAD
I’m constantly trying to better myself and my future with getting work done and finding new opportunities to do on campus. Yet, it never feels enough.
ELECTION NIGHT
It makes no sense that this election has caused this much stress, fear, and anxiety among young people. I am honestly nervous for this turn … I am hoping for nothing but the best.