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Creating "Another World": How This Creator Uses Fashion & Pop Culture to Heal (w/ Alex)

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What happens when the world isn’t safe? You build your own.

In this powerful episode of Surviving-ISH, we sit down with Alex—a TikTok creator who has turned a childhood of bullying, social exclusion, and a complex adoption story into a vibrant "Another World" of fashion and art.

From crafting Lady Gaga-inspired props out of recycled materials as a teen to designing "fashion armor" for Melanie Martinez fans, Alex’s journey is a masterclass in using creativity as a survival mechanism. We dive deep into how he reclaimed his identity after years of body dysmorphia and surviving…

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