The Hidden Cost of the Closet
June 25, 2026
The hidden cost of the closet wasn’t what happened when I finally told the truth. It was everything that happened because I didn’t.
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Two Years of Growth and Openness: An Advocate’s Journey
June 27, 2024
Two years ago, I faced great unknowns. The loss of my job at a homophobic religious institution left me reeling. I didn’t know what the future held.
Reel Them In: Craft Instagram Thumbnails That Demand a Double Tap
July 13, 2023
In the competitive world of Instagram reels, a good thumbnail can make or break your views. With billions of reels out there, you need to stand out from the pack
5 Practical Ways to Be a Powerful LGBTQ+ Ally
July 1, 2023
I’ve struggled with the silence I feel from family, friends and coworkers since coming out in June 2022. Sometimes that silence seems overwhelming. Occasionally it may be intentional, but, more
From Where I Stand On the Stage
June 26, 2023
I just looked back in my journal and realized I passed a major milestone two days ago without even realizing it. Saturday, June 24, marked one year since I publicly
Dissecting & Understanding the 2023 Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
June 12, 2023
We’re almost halfway through Pride month. Today marks the seventh anniversary of the Pulse massacre. Instead of enjoying the celebration of life’s diversity, I’ve been discouraged. Last night, I posted
The Diversity Lesson of the Water Drop
April 5, 2023
A Pacific Northwest resident finds beauty in a spring rain storm and discovers a lesson in diversity.
A Long-distance Message
January 7, 2023
A letter from 1929 mysteriously finds its way into Sierra’s hands in the most unlikely of places.
Turning Point
January 6, 2023
Seeing a fellow student being bullied set Andrew on a trajectory that landed him in the Summer Olympics. Will he throw his opportunity away?
A Miner’s Breakfast
January 5, 2023
Homesteader, Alice Parker, fears the worst when she spots smoke coming from the direction of her horse barn.
