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Hannah Orlando

A Poet’s Voice

These words are given willing, but written through broken skin.

Jan 9, 2019

A Poet’s Voice

Jan 9, 2019

Hannah Orlando

My Friend, Internalized Homophobia

Let’s start here. I’m queer. I wouldn’t change a thing about myself.

Jun 8, 2018

My Friend, Internalized Homophobia

Jun 8, 2018

Hannah Orlando

About 160 Pounds

I’m not a skinny person. I never considered myself fat either. Instead, I find myself at the weight were people tell me I should be careful…

Jun 5, 2018

About 160 Pounds

Jun 5, 2018

Hannah Orlando

What I Learned at Community College

When I graduated high school, just shy of five years ago, I went straight to my local “commuter college” only a handful of months after I…

May 23, 2018

What I Learned at Community College

May 23, 2018

Hannah Orlando

The True Root of Procrastination

I just cleaned the bathroom. Please, hold your applause.

Apr 3, 2018

The True Root of Procrastination

Apr 3, 2018

Hannah Orlando

The Truth About Not Valuing Beauty

Something particular happened to me yesterday. I came very close to an anxiety attack because I was told I am beautiful. Now, it wasn’t…

Mar 16, 2018

The Truth About Not Valuing Beauty

Mar 16, 2018

Hannah Orlando

My Unconventional Grad School

I grew up in a household with the idea a bachelor’s degree isn’t optional for children. Even a master’s degree was practically required. I…

Jan 30, 2018

My Unconventional Grad School

Jan 30, 2018

Hannah Orlando

Squirrels Know if You Hate Them

Like many people, every summer my family camps at a beautiful lake. We spend up to nine consecutive days lounging, swimming, and kayaking…

Jan 18, 2018

Squirrels Know if You Hate Them

Jan 18, 2018

Hannah Orlando

“You Don’t Look Depressed”

I’ve been told by teachers, advisors, friends, and the works that I am the “best possible student.”

Jan 14, 2018

“You Don’t Look Depressed”

Jan 14, 2018

Hannah Orlando

Snakes and Tow Trucks

I was headed home in the evening and about thirty minutes into my drive I reached the Yolo Causeway. For the few of you living outside of…

Nov 14, 2017

Snakes and Tow Trucks

Nov 14, 2017

Hannah Orlando

Hannah Orlando

Writer. Perpetual student. Currently studying for an MFA and still figuring out the intricacies we call life. I'll let you know how it's going.

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