Davidson College Facing Project
A Facing Project
Written by Morgan McGrath. I stretch my sports bra over my head and break out into the weird dance that is trying to flatten a not-so-flat chest. This is my hell. I cannot breathe. I snap it into place and a small part of me dies, knowing that I … [Read more...]
Written by Jordan Siskind-Weiss. If I mess up here, I’m letting my many selves down; all of the past Anmars. The one who survived and surpassed. The Anmar who went from being in a gang, to being a star student. Who didn’t sleep through his junior … [Read more...]
An anonymous story. Every week, I meet with a small circle of fellow students. We gather in the counseling center, each of us hoping to share the load our bereavement, to find meaning in our collective hurt. In a stroke of the morbid humor that is … [Read more...]
An anonymous story. Roughly 40 million Americans, eighteen and older, are affected by anxiety disorders. Mental health is a huge problem, even on Davidson’s campus, and it’s not talked about. If I could, I would tell my story to everybody because … [Read more...]
An anonymous story. Little did I know that, in joining a campus sprawling with individuals that seemed to have attained the ideal balance of being good students and supportive friends and romantic partners, I was now subject to the pressures that … [Read more...]
An anonymous story, written by Summer Abiad Sometimes, I just have a great day. Most of my days are pretty great. I am at this amazing school, and I have the best of friends. But sometimes I take it all in, and all of a sudden my day isn’t great … [Read more...]
An Anonymous Story, written by Rosie Major Efficiency really drives me. It is essentially perfectionism to me. Perfectionism is not how can I do every single thing as perfectly as possible, but rather how can I be as efficient as possible and get … [Read more...]
The Facing Project connects people through stories to strengthen communities. We provide tools, a platform, and inspiration so communities can share the stories of citizens through the talent of local writers, artists, and … [Read more...]