Alaina Leary

Alaina Leary is an editor, activist, and publishing glitter queen from Boston, Massachusetts. She lives with her girlfriend and their two literary cats, Blue and Gansey.

Stories By Alaina Leary

Identity Memoir

“Coming Out” as Face Blind

Story by Alaina Leary | October 16, 2017

What it’s like to live with a disorder that means sometimes I can’t even recognize my own family members—and why I’m not keeping it a secret any longer.

Identity Memoir Sickness & Health Women

I Changed My Name After I Was Raped

Story by Alaina Leary | July 18, 2017

After a serious trauma, some survivors find comfort and empowerment by creating a new identity.

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