Depressive Stereotypes Redefined

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Worcester, MA
United States

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In my hometown, Marlborough, Massachusetts, I was a Boy Scout and I often volunteered at the soup kitchen on Main St. I went there and served those who needed it about once a month.

Why are you participating?

Professor Ellen Lokos insisted that I participate, but I've also struggled with labels my entire life. Being half black and half white, I never fit into either "black" or "white"

Lancaster, MA
United States

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worked with at risk youth at Worcester State Hospital; kids who were "thrown" away needed a voice and someone who cared and listened.

Why are you participating?

I think this is an amazing project!

Worcester, MA
United States

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I try to create a safe space for anyone that suffers from depression, anxiety and body issues, motivating everyone to push forward and love the skin they are in.

Why are you participating?

Labels have affected me in so many ways from being too white to represent my culture (Puerto Rican) to saying I am too fat and ugly to model/ pole, to being told I can't accomplish things because of my diagnosis and because of my trauma.

Worcester, MA
United States

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I try to make it a point to talk about depression / anxiety and any type of mental health to help break the taboo and bring awareness to it. I also like to try to pay a compliment in return, when I get complimented in drag.

Why are you participating?

I think it's very important to speak out about helping others and raising awareness about mental health, emotional / mental abuse, as well as substance abuse.