Sy CastellsPride and Grief CollideIn 2007, when I was 19, my Bisabuela (great-grandmother) passed away. She was a venerable matriarch; relatives from as far away as her…6 min read·Jun 4, 2021----
Sy CastellsBreakfast of Champions and Cultivation Theory (and Free Will)Content warning: mental illness, fictitious violence, suicide, and a brief discussion of current events17 min read·May 4, 2020----
Sy CastellsImagine Ancient AthensAh, 2020. It’s election year! And the presidential campaigns are already well under way. All this democracy sure gives me a warm, fuzzy…3 min read·Jan 29, 2020----
Sy CastellsTheir Lot Will E’er Be As Prey: a trans boy gamer’s experienceI would like to tell you some things about my new favorite video game, but first I’d like to tell you about my first favorite video game.18 min read·Nov 23, 2019----
Sy CastellsPrivacy, Secrecy, and IdentityThis is a story about how I stopped caring if my potential employers see what I post online. There will be some sexual content.8 min read·Oct 20, 2019----
Sy Castellsthe terrifying joy of creation: making things you’re sure nobody wantsLately it’s become more and more clear that one of my favorite kinds of media these days is media criticism and commentary. In fact, I…6 min read·Jul 28, 2019----
Sy CastellsA Brief History of My Urinary TractContent warning: potty language, toilet talk, and bathroom issues.8 min read·Jul 27, 2019----
Sy CastellsIntolerance in Social Justice Movements is Not HypocriticalSay you love nature and animals, and that has led you to consider yourself a conservationist as well as an animal rights advocate. If you…5 min read·Jul 14, 2019--1--1
Sy CastellsPride Means Playing Every Card You HaveIn this life, we’ve each been dealt a hand of cards, and the only way we can influence the outcome of the game is by when and how we play…4 min read·Jun 22, 2019----
Sy CastellsFreedom of Speech, Violence, and Political Correctness Gone MadI started this journey of essays on Medium with one called “The Last Thing I Will Ever Say About Freedom of Speech.” I admitted that the…7 min read·Apr 19, 2019----