Hibby Thach

Hibby Thach is a graduate student currently based in Philadelphia, but on their way to Ann Arbor for their eventual PhD. They study content moderation, identity, and digital cultures and are a freelance writer on the side. They are a co-founder of D/ARC, the Discord Academic Research Community. Find them on Twitter and Instagram at @hibbythach.

The Hardest Conversation to Have

Writer Hibby Thach shares their struggle in getting Mom to really see them for who they are: new name, new pronouns, evolving identity