The Longest Way ‘Round — I came to college at a time in my life when I desperately needed change. There was a raging pandemic, the further deterioration of my parent’s marital strife, the painful and scary mental health battles of my older brother, and my town’s suffocating and crippling homophobia. I needed out. The…

There is a place that for generations has called people to its shores. All across the world, since its inception, people have been drawn to this place in search of a better future. This place promises a chance to move up and to have a better life. Those who come…

“But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars.” -Unknown — To say we are in trying times right now would be the understatement of the century. Turn on the news and it’s hard not to be flooded will feelings of anxiety, fear, anger, sadness; if you can name it there are ten different stories every day that will make you…

Reflecting On the Road Ahead — I’m standing on a precipice, dangerously close. If I so much as shift my weight I’ll fall over the edge. I know I have to go, but I don’t know how I’ll do it until I’m already falling. It’s…exhilarating and terrifying all at the same time. At this point I…

Sorting Out Moral Righteousness At The Ballot Box — Let’s talk about politics for a second (well, I say a second). Sorting out one’s political beliefs isn’t always easy, but I’ve been intrigued for a while by the idea of putting my beliefs into words. This is partially for my own nerdy benefit, but partially because I’m intrigued by…

When Pride feels fake and impossible to have — It’s Pride month! Happy Pride, wonderful people! God, just saying those words sounds so fake. I should probably explain. Over a week ago, I wrote a piece called On Being Gay In High School and Schitt’s Creek. In it, I talked about the effect homophobia has had on me and…

How Homophobia Has Affected Me — Content warning: this is depressing as can be and probably not going to leave you feeling good. There’s much discussion of homophobia and what my experience living with it has brought me. Not fun stuff. I hesitated to even publish this because frankly, I know it’ll make people concerned. It…

It is my belief that the sayings people hold dear, the phrases that impact them the most, and the words they live by are a window into people’s souls. And so, loosely organized, are some of mine. I hope they resonate with you as well. ❤ On Life “Never be cruel, never…

It’s either keep it or do nothing — Democrats now control the Senate. We have 50 seats with Vice President Harris as the tie breaker. So long as filibuster remains though, it’s more like “control.” Republicans can still block everything. Every. Last. Thing. …