To the Class of 2023
To the class of 2023, my odd babies, welcome to the family. As you start your first year of college, curious and full of wonder, I’m...
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Kaylen Furr (Wells ‘21)
Kaylen Furr (Wells ‘21)
Kaylen is a double major in Women's and Gender Studies and Psychology at Wells College. As a survivor, Kaylen advocates for those affected by mental illness, sexaul assault, as well as eating disorders. When Kaylen "grows up," they want to work in post-trauma therapy or with patients with eating disorders. Kaylen is passionate about helping others and is always down for breaking some stigmas.
Also shout out to my non-binary peeps, we out here!
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To My Past Self
My summer was a time of growth and reflection. I expected my healing to be permanent when I was away at college. Coming back for summer...
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Take Up Space
I'm an advocate for taking up space, and I'm sure to tell everyone around me that they deserve to do so; "you are valid. You deserve to...
Chirping
Why do the birds chirp in the cold rain, at five in the morning, in the dark, where they can't be seen? Why does it take coldness and...
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Campfire
If I were to stretch out my hand It wouldn’t reach you Instead it would grasp the empty space Where I wish you were I find myself...
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The Power of Loving Your Naked Body
Flashback to seventh-grade gym class… after we had finished dreadfully staying in the back of the line in the game of kickball that we were...
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If This Body Weren't Mine
TW: Eating Disorders Mirrors are my enemy Disguised as my best friend, Looking into its reflection every chance I get Lifting up my shirt,...
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Here's Why It's Okay to Not be Fixed
I remember being told that college was the place where I would figure out who I am, so when I came to college, I devoted all of my energy...
To the Girl Who Doesn't See Her Worth
To the girl who doesn’t see her worth: It hurts me so much to see you hurt yourself. It shatters my heart when you tell yourself, and truly...
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Recovering Through Sharing Your Story
TW: Eating disorders and sexual assault Opening up about my story as a survivor of sexual assault living with an eating disorder was an...
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To the Person Who "Doesn’t See Color"
I recently had a conversation with someone, who thought they solved racism with one simple statement: “I don’t see color.” All you’re doing...
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Why I'm Practicing Yoga
I recently started doing yoga, and after only a week, my body feels the best it has ever felt. I felt that yoga would be great for me, and...
Thanking Your Body
I recently attended a dance conference where I was able to attend several different classes of different styles. One class that stood out...
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Dinnertime Talks: Being Honest with my Eating Disorder
TW: Eating Disorders I recently had the conversation I’ve been needing to have with my friends, and quite frankly, with myself, for a while...
The Power of Wells Women
Since 1868, Wells women have made the world a better place. There’s something about Wells women that sets them apart from other women; they...
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What it Means to be a Non-Binary Feminist
“How are you a feminist if you don’t identify as a woman?” People often get confused because I identify as both a feminist and as non-...
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I’m a Survivor….. And It’s Not About Politics
TW: Sexual Assault During the Ford hearings regarding sexual assault, a friend at the time texted me “what makes you think that she’s not...
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I Wish I Knew my Valentine Wasn’t Entitled to my Body
TW: Sexual Assault To whoever needs this, I’m going to tell you what I wish I knew: your valentine is not entitled to your body. YOU get to...
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10 Instagram Accounts That Have Inspired my Body Positivity
Through my recovery, I’ve found some Instagram accounts that really inspire me to work toward loving my body. These accounts act as a...
Keeping that “New Semester, New Me” Attitude
We all know that “beginning of the semester” feeling: new classes, clean slate, a fresh start. It’s both refreshing and nerve-wracking; we...
