Stories and ideas from those who realized their sexual or gender identity later in life.
Hi, I’m Jill and I want to be your first gay friend. Okay, I know that you probably don’t need a gay friend. You probably already have a gaggle of them… or whatever a group of gays is called. (A swaggle? Maybe a glitter? A glitter of gays!) You may be one of them. But …
Your First Gay Friend and A Tribute to Ellen DeGeneres Read More »
The LGBTQ Imposter: Finding My Seat at the Table I have a very queer TikTok channel. I blog for the LGBTQ+ and allies (obviously). And Hay House Publishing is coming out with my first book, Chronic Case of Hetero, in April 2023. For it being a scant 3 years since my “Self-Loveiversary” when I officially …
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How I Ended Up in a Book Club If you ask me what type of person I am I’d answer, “Not a book club one.” This answer may surprise you in that: I love books. I’m a writer. You never asked me about book clubs in the first place, so what an odd and negative …
It’s time for another Ask Queer Abby, where you submit your questions about any and all things LGBTQIA+ and I offer my perspective with the goal of building bridges and not burning them to a flaming crisp. The following question has been condensed from the person’s original message and shared with their permission. Mayday! Life …
The hazy late-autumn sun rises through her bedroom window. I roll onto my right side and gaze a moment at her peaceful, rested face. In those soft morning hours, it shows few signs of stress or worries from a life that has been filled with it. Then, as with most mornings when I wake up …
Prayers and Privilege: What This Lesbian Is Extra Grateful For Today Read More »
Come here, mama (or padre, or parental unit, or guardian of the galaxy and small humans)! Let me give you a big ol’ hug. If you can’t feel it, then set down the blog and wrap your own arms around yourself and squeeze firmly… then pick up the blog again. I want you to know …
Coming Out to Your Children… and an Ode to Legoland Read More »
