Kristin Despina: I’m the founder, editor in chief, and proud parent of this little brainchild I like to call the Acceptance Revolution. You can read my full bio here.
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Jess Farris: I am a twenty something queer girl who is finally learning how to embrace her truth. 
My life has been a wild ride thus far, and I have learned a lot on the way to where I stand today. I used to be that girl who couldn’t be happy outside of a relationship. Now I’m the girl who is happy for the first time ever; and it happened without holding the title of “girlfriend.” I am a poet, sister, best friend, aunt, daughter, dancer, lover, fighter, and above all else-human. My journey of self discovery and acceptance has only just begun; you’re more than welcome to walk with me.
Links to my websites: www.wordsthatsaveme.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/JRuDe
www.butithoughtyouwere.com
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Kristi Mulqueen: I am an artist, writer, producer, sound engineer, and web designer. My blog, Beautiful Mess of Words, is about poetry, spoken word, music, and art.
Subscribe to the blog at: www.beautifulmessofwords.com
Subscribe to the youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/BEAUTIFULMESSOFWORDS?blend=1&ob=0
Follow me on twitter: @BMessOfWords
“Like” the Fanpage on Facebook: www.facebook.com/beautifulmessofwords
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Jamie: I am a faithful woman married to a man, a dedicated stay at home mother of one,
a not-currently-teaching certified teacher, a daughter, a sister, and a dreamer … among many other things.
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Tara Viceconte: I am an educator, yogi, and feminist activist in Buffalo, New York. I am currently a Doctoral Candidate in Global Gender Studies at the State University of New York, where I have taught classes of contemporary feminism and women’s health. I am working towards a global shift away from patriarchy, colonization, and systemic oppressions towards acceptance, love, health, nature, and community through writing, teaching, yoga, music, movement, and laughter.
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Jennifer: My name is Jennifer, and I graduated college with degree in English and a minor in 
psychology. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music and playing the guitar. I work in a bank to pay the bills. I also practice yoga to keep myself balanced.
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Lauren Dobo/Eric Ryan: My name is Lauren/ Eric. I am an engineer/poet, scientist/artist, dreamer/disbeliever, and a lover/fighter. One of the keys to
happiness and fulfillment that I’ve found to be is the ability to live in harmony by balance and to metamorphose negativity into positivity. I’ve learned that fluidity in all aspects of life allows us to experience the many opportunities life offers to excel our progression and individual evolvement.
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TylerJaik: I am an ethical vegan FtM animal rights activist in northern NJ. On weekends when I am able to get out there, I can be found volunteering at for the Animals sanctuary in Blairstown or tabling for the sanctuary at one of many VegFests throughout the year.
I can be snarky and sarcastic or quiet and contemplative. In my spare time I paint boxes and spend time with my two ginger kitties Toby and Tico.
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Bill Alexander: I’m a storyteller first and foremost, consumed with a lifetime of plots, 
characters, and worlds that demand to be shared with the world. I’ve used a number of different mediums to express my ideas, the two most prevalent being sculpture and writing. I have an odd, sometimes inappropriate sense of humor that I’m almost certain will get me in trouble someday. As a hopeless romantic, I crush easily, but find difficulty in maintaining interest. I’m also a philosophical madman when the mood hits me and a professorial night owl who doesn’t drink coffee. Spend five minutes with me, and chances are, I’ll get you to laugh. Shame is overrated. If ever I find the exact formula for notoriety, I will most likely change the world, maybe even for the better.
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Mallorie Ruston: I was born in Syracuse, graduated from Onondaga community college, and then furthered my education with a bachelors of science in sociology from Buffalo State. I am a traveler and also lived and worked in Hollywood, CA for almost a year. I now reside in Syracuse, indefinitely working as a traveling trainer-slash-bartender at Texas Roadhouse. I am currently in a relationship with an amazing girl and dream of being a life coach … and I’m in no hurry to “grow up.”
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Cosi Saint-Phard: I’m a 32-year-old retail manager. Born in New York City, I’ve lived in upstate NY most of my life. I graduated from Syracuse university in 2008 with BA in Religion.
I like making people laugh. I’m the kind of person that will personally message you silly videos or text you an entire story that centers on Chinese takeout. I’m passionate about people, what makes them tick, and what ticks them off. You can find me in sneakers, galavanting in the Capital Region.
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J is a thirty-something professional woman from New England. She has struggled with trust in intimate relationships her whole life. She has recently been involved in serious soul searching and this came out. She heard about Acceptance Revolution through a friend and thought it would be healthy to share this experience. To really get it out. This is the first time she’s put her experiences and feelings into writing. She is not comfortable enough to put her name to it yet. Maybe someday she can be more open with the world. Until then, know you are not alone.
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