surughhh

Is there a poem you regret writing?

Hi!

First of all, like many others, your poetry has gotten me through a lot and I can never thank you enough.

1. Is it strange having a female name while using neutral pronouns? I know you sometimes go by Andrew, but do you ever use a more neutral name?

2. Did/do you ever go through periods of self hate because of your sexuality/gender?

3. Do you think poetry is worth writing, even if it is really bad?

4. What makes you so passionate about helping young people through hard times?

5. In Crab Apple Pirates, you say "The heartbeat thieves didn't find her, for fifteen years." Did something happen to your sister at that age? That line has always confused me and I don't hear you talk about your family all that much.

Thanks!

When you talk about chronic illness in your poems, are you referring to a mental/emotional condition or a physical one?