Jesse EscalanteBuffy the Counselor: What Buffy Taught Me About Social WorkWe all know Buffy, right? Right. You know, the blonde girl with superpowers to slay vampires and kill monsters while still looking stylish…6 min read·Jan 21, 2023--1--1
Jesse EscalanteHow 2022 Reminded Us Horror Movies Tackle Social Issues the Best2022 is the renaissance of horror movies, hands down. While we do often see horror movies consistently being rolled out within a year, it…7 min read·Dec 30, 2022--1--1
Jesse EscalanteLiving with Bipolar Disorder: My Hard Truth“Because in my world, I’m constantly, constantly having a breakthrough Or a breakdown, or a blackout Would you make out with me underneath…8 min read·Oct 4, 2022--2--2
Jesse EscalanteGrooming: A Reflection on My First RelationshipAt the current age of 26, I’ve been through my fair share of traumatic moments and experiences, with each having their lasting impacts. I…9 min read·Sep 19, 2022--1--1
Jesse EscalanteStranger Things 4, Mental Health, and Getting a Second Chance at LifeMAJOR SPOILERS FOR STRANGER THINGS 4 AND CONTENT WARNING AS THIS WILL DISCUSS SUBSTANCE USE, OVERDOSE, SUICIDAL IDEATION, AND COMPLEX…8 min read·Jul 30, 2022--2--2
Jesse EscalanteThe Art of Being Alone: How to Find Comfort Within YourselfI know what you’re thinking (maybe). Here’s another “self-help” article on isolation and self-love. Well, yes and no. I had a wide range of…6 min read·Oct 6, 2021----
Jesse EscalanteBody Dysmorphic Disorder: What It Is and How It Affects MeBefore I begin this, I want to preface it like I do most things: this article is based off of my own experiences and I do not speak on…7 min read·Jul 24, 2021----
Jesse EscalanteThe Art of Letting Go“In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for…6 min read·Dec 11, 2020--1--1
Jesse EscalanteHarm Reduction and Why it is My ChoiceI have had a lot of fear in sharing this. I have a lot of fear in simply typing this now. But today, I feel empowered and fear is nothing…6 min read·Dec 2, 2020----
Jesse EscalanteHow the Gay Community Perpetuates Racism and Homonormativity: A Series Examining Issues Within Cis…Being a part of the Queer and Latinx Community has taken me on one of the most complex and rewarding journeys one could ask for6 min read·Jun 5, 2020--1--1