In November 2016, I found myself sobbing into my phone with my chosen brother and journey partner on the other end of the conversation. I was terrified and nervous for what the next day was going to bring my way. He asked me some questions quickly realizing it was going to take more than questions
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Today is International Women’s Day. In honor of that, I want to salute the important women in my life who have helped make me the person I am and will be. I come from a line a of strong women. Their strength was definitely passed down to me by both DNA and example. In addition,
My world changing is not loud. My standing up for what is right is quiet. I do not yell much…only sometimes usually through tears. My preferred method is to write how I feel then eventually turn it into a blog post. Also, sometimes, I turn how I feel into a video that is personal and
I have had the privilege of being able to go out and about more as of late. I forgot how much I missed being able to have a life. However, having a life outside of my apartment is not without complications and adjustments. What do I mean? A few weeks ago, some friends and I
As I write this, there are 34 minutes left in 2025. I will not be sad to see 2025 go. This year has been the most difficult year of my life without exaggeration. After going through all I’ve been through since June 2022 I want to make this year really count I want 2026 to
As I type this, it is three days before Christmas and Hanukkah just ended yesterday. I find myself needing to stay present and feeling immense gratitude for what this season means, and the hope it brings. This season looks different, drastically, then other holiday seasons for me and my immediate family. just because the season
When my chosen brothers came to celebrate my birthday, we laughed an awful lot. They knew I needed the laughter and they delivered. However, they also helped me clarify a lot. They suggested that I document this season of my life for my blog and in video form too. I didn’t know if I could
I’m going through the strangest season of my life and also the most trying and difficult. There are lots of things that I don’t want to talk about at the moment but what I want to say is this:
I want to wish all of my followers a happy Thanksgiving tomorrow if you are in the US. Please celebrate safely. I hope you are surrounded by those you love or can get in touch with them tomorrow or in the coming days. I have much to be thankful for this year as I do
I have come to the conclusion we have all been lied to. What am I referring to you ask? As children, watching our favorite shows and cartoons, we were made to believe being an adult meant we could do anything we wanted to at any time we chose to. This belief is a total lie.