Derek Dillard shares his story of what it is like to live with a schizoaffective disorder Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event at the Performing Arts Center.

John Sculley talks about his journey returning to school to earn his degree Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event held at the Performing Arts Center.

Jonnie Wilson speaks to the audience Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event held at the Performing Arts Center.

Jessica Soukup shares her past fears about transitioning Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event held at the Performing Arts Center.

Jessica Soukup shares her journey as a transgender woman Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event held at the Performing Arts Center.

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Amani Seay reads her notes Oct. 17 at the first annual Star Stories event held at the Performing Arts Center.

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Jessica Soukup takes a selfie with other event speakers, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at the Star Stories event at the Performing Arts Center. [Photo by Katelyn Lester]

Jonnie Wilson shares her story Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event at the Performing Arts Center.

Jessica Soukup shares her story of being a transgender woman Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event at the Performing Arts Center.

Derek Dillard shares his story of what it is like to live with a schizoaffective disorder Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event at the Performing Arts Center.

(Left to right) Jonnie Wilson, Glynis Christine and Daniel Guerrero listen while Amani Seay shares her story Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event at the Performing Arts Center.

Amani Seay speaks on her feelings about the racial climate of Texas State during her freshman year Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event at the Performing Arts Center.

John Sculley shares his journey with the audience Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event at the Performing Arts Center.

Daniel Guerrero sheds a tear as he shares his story of being a 38-year cancer survivor Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event at the Performing Arts Center.

Daniel Guerrero shares his story of being a 38-year cancer survivor Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event at the Performing Arts Center.

Glynis Christine shares her story about helping others Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event at the Performing Arts Center.

Frances Sheinberg shares a story of her life with the audience Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event held at the Performing Arts Center.

Frances Sheinberg speaks about her life Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event held at the Performing Arts Center.

Daniel Guerrero makes a demonstration Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event held at the Performing Arts Center.

Daniel Guerrero describes his journey as a 38-year cancer survivor Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event held at the Performing Arts Center.

Glynis Christine shares her journey about helping others Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event held at the Performing Arts Center.

Glynis Christine speaks to the audience Oct. 17 at the Star Stories event held at the Performing Arts Center.