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Grief I ache, so deep. Grief, you show up in many realms of my world. You show up in the form of him. You pain me and chill me to my bones. Severely anxious. When summoned by this shadow of grief, I remember a time of shame, guilt, fear. I remember a time of being put down by every loud, violent wor

Alexis was my first friend during my Freshman year of undergrad at CU Boulder. We met at a party in one of the Frat houses, and she lived in the dorms next to mine. Our vibes immediately connected, and we were good buddies instantly. We partied a lot, but we got good grades. We worked hard, and we p

https://www.virped.orgA very touchy subject to say the least, and some people might despise me for even posting my view on this matter, however its a subject that I find extremely intriguing and always am looking to dive deeper into when given the chance. Read at your own will and turn your discours

Today I’ve stumbled across an overlying theme; that theme being to check your privilege. Today I challenge you to recognize those systemically placed in marginalized groups - are you placed in one? If you’re not, recognize that you were born into a world that was made for you. Today I challenge you

We gather here today in remembrance of Eugene Spaziani, A devoted and humble father, step-father, grandfather, husband, professor, researcher, world-traveler, cat-enthusiast, food-devotee, musician & most importantly a brilliant man of his own. The very fact that he desired to be buried beneath th

A brand new friendship, with a pretty little lady that I feel like I've known for A LIFETIME. I met her for the first time in our shared hostel in Paris. Yes, we go to the same university, however had never properly met before. She was my roommate for the 3 week duration in Europe together, and I co

Jenn is a recently new friend of mine, one who I’ve felt like I’ve know for forever. Our friendship began towards the end of my undergrad degree, and took off instantly. Her being my TA at the time for the Human Sexuality course, she picked me out first day of class to become a co-TA with her and pr

“Normal” is held in place by privilege. The gay marriage debate exemplifies the flawed idea of assimilation or “extending the privilege” as a solution for an oppression caused by the institutionalizing of sex and relationships. A completely open system for marriage is a basic human right, but merely

Early summer mornings smell like the complementary 6am breakfast line at the Holiday Inn They sometimes bring me back to a place of peace the place where we happily woke up at 6:05 to greet the sunrise among our souls buried deep in fluffy white comforters high up in the Chicago skyline That prett

Smokin’ J’s & puffin blunts Jaedyn & Taylor under the magical sun Laughing for days & pulling stunts During the season of fresh air & home runs Virgin Hill was our escape, our wonderland Preferred sitting on the hoods of our cars over basketball games Rolling up & Coughing on 303 Headband Laying

For my sister: Once upon a time, 🔮 There was a brown-haired princess Oh, the mountains she would climb 🏔 Ones like Mount Everest, for instance Locked away in her cages of fear The brunette blackbird plotted something new 🦅 A grand gesture, a true premiere A sneaky escape into a reborn queen

During my short term study abroad experience in the Summer of 2018 in Sevilla, Espana - my life changed forever. I was so nervous going into it, but am more grateful for the experience than any other experience i've ever had in my life. My HDFR program is only about 5 years old, so this was the firs

On my walk to my train this morning I passed by a lady sitting cross legged in the grass, enjoying the newfound springtide & morning sunshine. I told her to have a lovely morning ☀️ and she proceeded to ask me if I’ve had anything to eat yet, willingly sharing some energy snacks Thank you lady for

Porn is something that was originally created in magazine and VHS tapes... and now, its anywhere and eberywhere on the internet, available for anyone to use at any given time. Not only this, but webcam chat rooms, phone sex, virtual reality women and men and viritual sex is very quickly becoming mor

Recently and for the past year or so, the topic of transgender children has become more and more popular among pop-media. As i've began to do minimal research and discussion on the topic myself, I'll share what i've been finding! Here's a few podcasts to listen to that really express and paint wha

Since it’s International Men’s Day, I’d like to take this opportunity to open up the conversation about what it means to “be a man.” In today’s society, what we define as masculinity ultimately has nothing to do with what it really means to be a man. We spread shame and guilt if a man is not big a

Summer after I graduated with my undergraduate degree, I traveled to the Hawaiian Islands to visit my friend Karah Burkel. <3 Hawaii is a place I feel truly at home, I connect with the Earth on so many levels when I'm there, my hair curls to perfection in the humid air, and my feet are allowed to be

*disclaimer, long post ahead* I'm about to be annoying and let you all in on all the nostalgia I'm feeling as I wrap up my last semester of my undergraduate career - The major I fell into is Human Development & Family Relations, a small major at CU Denver that we all tirelessly have to explain to a

I don’t even know where to begin about my year in 2018 - This past year has been the year of growth and self nurturance. This year my heart grew, it broke, and it grew again. I lost a lover and a life, but learned to love myself better and create a life I’d rather be living. I cultivated many new a

Being in a helping profession, it seems to be expected that we should know how to effectively and professionally deal with our own pains and sorrows. How does one perform therapy to oneself? In an article my professor shared with me called "The Hurting Counselor," my eyes were opened and my self-est

Katie Green I truly believe fell into my life as a gift from the universe. Our friendship began my sophomore year of undergrad, during a brief moment in time where we sat next to each other in an general requirements Anthropology course. I'm not sure if either of us knew each others names very well

Brie Mondragon became of school friend of mine around my sophomore year of my undergrad career. I had her in many classes, and she was always a friendly face and a genuine smile to say hi to and do class work with. Along came my study abroad program, where our friendship took off! We spent days in S

“Normal” is held in place by privilege. The gay marriage debate exemplifies the flawed idea of assimilation or “extending the privilege” as a solution for an oppression caused by the institutionalizing of sex and relationships. A completely open system for marriage is a basic human right, but merely

Soaring across abstract grasslands for a lifetime A monarch enlightens each it knows Coexisting with all of life each & every summertime With hypnotizing wings; delicate as a primrose Gentle kisses to plants from the Earth Blinding one’s eye from her prosperous heart Once a caterpillar; a golden re

Carol is all things red Provoking, passionate, blooming, & hopelessly romantic Independent yet inviting, bright & fierce Cars, cherry-red doors, couches, rosy lipsticks & sweaters Newspapers & novels, letters & leaflets Carol is all things red with a spirit, full of gold

It has taken me a long open-close at work to congest all that I need to say about this very day. The acknowledgment of pride weekend/week/month/life holds an ENORMOUS place in my heart. Not only do I identify with the LGBTQ+ community, but I also promote, dedicate part of my career, and hold a majo

Before studying abroad in Sevilla, a few girls from my group and I stopped in Paris for a few days to explore the city. I cannot even begin to describe how much growth this little short trip gave to me. I've flown internationally before, but never alone, and i was a nervous wreck. The fact that I dr

Family, friends, & people of Facebook... Whether you were a fan of Avicii or not, you’ve probably heard about his recent death at 28 years of age. Recently his family came out with a statement announcing his death was due to suicide, and being a fan of Avicii since his rise to stardom, my heart sunk

Today, I chatted with a friend about the importance of truly listening to someone in order to have a genuine conversation. As being constantly distracted is something I struggle with on a daily basis, yet am planning on making a living solely based on listening to people, I think it’s important to r

For an assignment in one of my previous classes, we had to right an appeal letter to anyone we choose, regarding a human or civil rights issue. As my uncle has schizophrenia and struggles with health care in America, I decided to write my letter to President Trump on the issue. *still no response*