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WHY AM I LIKE THIS?
A (Forced) Exploration of My Psyche
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Allison Raskin
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WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT’S EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?
A Short Story About the Commodification of Trauma
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Allison Raskin
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DO(N’T) LISTEN TO ME
The Predicament of Being a Mental Health Advocate
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Allison Raskin
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SELFISH OR SELF-PRESERVING?
I’m obsessed with the idea of being a good person. I don’t think this obsession makes me a good person, but it does take up a lot of brain space. I grew…
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Allison Raskin
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HOW TO NOT GIVE UP (?)
One year ago this week, my first nonfiction book came out. While I had co-written two YA novels before, this release was different. I felt that…
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Allison Raskin
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SOME PEOPLE DON’T EVEN HAVE ANXIETY
Last Thursday, my fiancé decided he could join me on my upcoming trip to New York. That was in three days. A neurotypical person would likely hear this…
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Allison Raskin
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PUTTING YOU BEFORE THEM
If there is one obvious thing about me, it’s that I’m obsessed with my parents. I speak to them at least once a day (if not more). They jointly edit all…
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Allison Raskin
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Emotional Support Lady
Emotional Support Lady
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