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.
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.
DEAR MR. PRESIDENT
I am a suburban black woman. I have a wonderful husband and two boys, ages 8 and 10. I returned to school to show my sons no matter what age you are, you can be what you want to be.
THIS YEAR HAS BEEN…
This year, as said by so many media reports, political and popular figures, friends, and family has been “unprecedented.” No one knows which way is up, and which way is down.
WILL IT END?
I wish I didn’t have to wake up every day to this war. All I’ve done for years is fight and I’m so tired.
I FINALLY HAVE HOPE
I’m in my junior year and I am really taking my classes seriously, but this bat-shit craziness in this world has almost derailed my future hopes.
OFF BALANCE
Balancing this pandemic, work, election season, and racial tensions while also being in school is mentally draining.
IT’S A TIME TO HEAL
For the last few years I didn’t feel I mattered. I was a nobody and in the mind of society night never be anybody.
REFLECTING
TW: disordered eating. It just started happening during quarantine, I was home all the time and gained weight.
THE BLUEPRINT
I grew up being teased about my complexion and those things really got to me.
DEALING WITH ANXIETY
I feel like there is such a huge weight on me to be one of the first people in my family to get a degree but also not to disappoint myself.
2020 SUCKS
I recently moved out in August for the first time. This has been hard being on my own and dealing with everything by myself and being alone most of the day.
MENTAL HEALTH AS A NURSING STUDENT
I am a senior in the College of Nursing, and I am struggling this semester.
You’re a Narcissist? You’re My Type
NOT actually - but you’d think it was.
Anyone else have these narcissistic-type individuals GRAVITATE towards you? Because same.
I don’t know HOW or WHY, but they come in flocks. Is it me? Do I have a sign on my head that reads “Searching for Narcissist to enter my life immediately”