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Fink said she suffered severe mental health symptoms after the story broke, and checked herself into a hospital that day. "Now I'm humiliated," Fink said of the incident, "the whole world knows my secret—thanks a lot."With her name now in the Vancouver spotlight, Fink says she's considering a move to Quebec, where she might pursue an art degree. She says she's still searching for a "safe space" like the ones she sees queer communities enjoying on UBC's campus.Those communities would likely know a thing or two about Fink's feelings of alienation. It's why things like International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia exist. But because of her identity and beliefs, Fink doesn't have this or any community to fall back on.Follow Sarah Berman on Twitter.