Advocacy
The Start of it All
Recently I've been starting the arduous task of self repair. Over the last year, the amount of trauma and growth I've made would cause anyone to double over in a depressive gut punch. Not to toot my own horn (not that anyone would ever want to deal with this shit), but I've experience a pandemic, leaving and abusive asshole husband, became a single mom, left a cult, came out of the closet, and managed to not do the unalive thing. Yeah you read all of that right. That was my 2020-2021 in one over run sentence.
By Candace Burningham4 years ago in Pride
Kathy Griffin
I finally came across a couple of news items I can justify typing about; somewhat. Neither of them interest me a whole lot. Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand appears to be the less newsworthy of the two; she is a transgender power lifter, if I understand correctly. I don't think you'd mistake her for being exceptionally photogenic; moreover she is not doing a great deal as an Olympian. Maybe were she non binary things would be slightly different. Still, give credit where it is due; she is perhaps breaking ground. A prevailing opinion seems to be that in non contact sports this type of athlete cannot risk injuring anyone but herself and ought to be allowed to compete.
By P. B. Friedman5 years ago in Pride
The Object
On an icy winter night, Franklin was thinking about doing a spot of fishing in his favorite icy lake. Franklin walked with Paul and John, who were in a relationship at the time. Paul and John could be said to be in their honeymoon phase. To stave off the cold they drank peppermint schnapps. Considering himself all the more manly than his friends, Franklin drank beer.
By Luke Lenacio5 years ago in Pride
Can I Identify As a Different Age?
Every few years, the Right chooses a new scapegoat to blame for all of the world’s problems. It prevents them from actually having to do any real work and come up with policies or content that is relevant to their voters and audience. Outrage motivates people like critical thinking never will.
By Amanda Fernandes5 years ago in Pride
Finding Help: The LGBTQ+ Community And Mental Health
Let's face it: We are not doing enough for the mental health of the LGBTQ+ community. If you've ever thought that accessing mental health counseling or services is difficult, imagine doing it while being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or while discovering your sexual identity. Although it may not seem like it, the numbers and statistics show that it is still a very hostile field for this community to find professional help free of stigma.
By Mindsmatter.5 years ago in Pride
Ta Pieces
Two feisty hearts saw one another across a crowded '70s dance floor. Boogie, Oogie, Oogie. Neither chance nor luck could keep these two lookers apart. Eyes locked, arms intertwined, they spun together into a red whirl of thumping desire. A one-night stand led to several. Beep, Beep, Beep. Hooked on each other, they joined together to create a love so profound they amazed even themselves. Their two beating hearts purred aloud when their sweet baby heart arrived. Ta Pieces was their dream; they adored their baby to pieces.
By Samia Afra5 years ago in Pride
#RiseInPride: Intersectionality Isn't Optional. Top Story - July 2021.
Over the years, my understanding of pride has expanded dramatically. Learning and embracing the history of my community has allowed me to further explore and understand my own identity. Lesbianism is sacred, and our identities are complex and diverse.
By Gabriella Pomales5 years ago in Pride
