Em (she/they) is a writer, therapist, and connoisseur of odd jobs. Born a Midwest Princess and once an LA Gay, she has somehow put down roots in Orlando, FL. Most of her time and energy is spent on FL-based queer advocacy in therapy world.
The only job a 16-year-old lifeguard really has is to kiss their coworkers and fuck around. Sadly, I took this job far more seriously than I should’ve.
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