Alex J. Barrio is a Cuban-American non-profit consultant and progressive advocate living in Washington, DC who helps people harness the power of their personal story to advocate for positive change in their community. He can be found on Twitter and Bluesky @AlexJBarrio. His stories have been published in The Twin Bill, Barrelhouse, Misery Tourism (Twice), Roi Faineant, The Colored Lens, Four Palaces Press, Bullshit Lit, Hearth and Coffin and others.