Archive — Alex Morales

If you’d like to read more of my work, here are some other pieces I’ve written—from personal essays around loss and mental health, to long-form stories on UC students and alumni.

How the loss of my mother prepared me to grieve for my partner

Flamenco dancing to find myself and my family

What losing my boyfriend when I was only 30 taught me about grief

How my dad helped me grow into myself after my mother passed away

Talking to my boyfriend about my antidepressants isn't always easy, but it's important

Screen Shot 2021-04-18 at 5.42.47 PM.png — I've learned that it's okay to celebrate both my stepmom and my late mom on Mother's Day

My childhood friend became my stepsister, and I can't imagine life without her

After being prescribed medication and friendship, I began recovering from my depression

On friendship and ghosting: Why are we so bad at hanging out IRL?

How did Ralph Bunche negotiate an end to the first Arab-Israeli war while working at the United Nations?

Screen Shot 2021-04-19 at 4.19.05 PM.png — What it’s like to testify before Congress during the biggest financial crisis in eighty years

Alumna Hillary Whittington gives voice to transgender youth with new book

How Pokémon Go kindled a long-distance romance