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Octavia Lewis

Octavia Y. Lewis, MPA is an Activist, Advocate, Humanitarian, Mother and Scholar. Octavia is the Transgender Health Coordinator for the TransWellness Centers at Montefiore, which specializes in a holistic approach to healthcare for TGNC people in the Bronx and Beyond. Read more.

My Own Mortality

Hello Family, this your girl Octavia checking in. I had surgery a few days ago and it really scared me. It scared me because it was the closest that I've...

By Octavia Lewis

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Struggling While Parenting

Editor's note: Trigger warning - This story includes the use of derogatory language about members of the LGBTQIA community. Hello Family, this is your girl Octavia, signing on and checking...

By Octavia Lewis

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Who Is Octavia...

Who is Octavia Y. Lewis, MPA, and what makes her who she is? Octavia often struggles with this question because at times she tries to be so many things that...

By Octavia Lewis

2 min read

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