James Cressey

I'm "Mister C", the White, Gay Teacher Trying to channel Jacob from "Abbott Elementary" (not just during LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Black History Month)

"Being a gay man who had experienced identity-based issues myself, I made the common mistake of thinking that I could instantly relate to the diverse student body at school without unpacking too many of my implicit biases. I was kind of like Jacob from Abbott Elementary."-- jamesknits.substack.com

Screening for Optic Pathway Gliomas in Children with NF-1 A worried parent's perspective on clinical practice and research

"What took a toll on me was the anxiety of waiting that week— and reading about why pupils of two different sizes (anisocoria) could be a warning sign." - To read more about my experience as the parent of a child with Neurofibromatosis, visit me on Substack: jamesknits.substack.com/p/screening-...

Friendships are the Key to Coping with Identity-Based Trauma in the LGBTQ+ Community And queer-themed songs, too!

Friendships are the Key to Coping with Identity-Based Trauma in the LGBTQ+ Community
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Hoping to be there Saturday with my daughter who will march in the Girl Scouts parade, weather permitting!

From $25 Million to $0: The Federal Research Cuts Affecting My Child’s Condition Neurofibromatosis Is One of Many Diseases Losing Essential Federal Support

From $25 Million to $0: The Federal Research Cuts Affecting My Child’s Condition
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