Matt Joseph Diaz

For a long time, passing privilege made me feel like I didn’t deserve to call myself latino.

Matt talks about how to deal with being stared at. 

What happens when a Millennial smashes his phone? Watch to find out. And also to laugh your ass off. 

I promise you, people living with depression are acutely aware that things probably aren’t as bad as they could be.

Vulnerability is a sign of strength, not weakness, and those who see being open and sincere as symbols of fragility have a skewed idea of vulnerability. It takes NO strength to close yourself off from the world — to refuse to be who you are because you’re afraid of the reaction of those around you. Feeling deeply and openly, even in the face of resistance, is what takes true strength.

Matt breaks down the major differences between unschooling and a traditional classroom setting.

[CN: surgery, bodily fluids] There are scars, blood drainage, swelling and bruising — it’s essentially going to look like makeup from The Walking Dead following the procedure. Not only that, but you’ll probably lack the necessary energy to groom yourself like you normally do, and you might not be allowed to shower for an extended period of time.

Dear 16-Year-Old, 500 Pound Matt,

This Monday, Matt helps us celebrate Masturbation Month! (To say anything else would betray the beauty of this video.)

Taking the time to find clothes that I liked, to dye my hair, and get tattooed — for the first time I was building a place of my own.

When I lost that ability for a while, being too weak and swollen to really put the effort in, it felt like I’d lost a part of myself. It felt like I’d regressed, like I’d gotten to the finish line and was forced back into the race.

This is the trap we fall into when we discuss recovery, emotional development, mental health, or body image: believing there’s a destination.