Death is Complicated

We are all still living in the middle of a pandemic, and we are still figuring out ways to get through it.

OYL June 24

It feels like the story of our country has switched from COVID to racism.

Would I have passed this test?

Words DO inflict harm more insidious than is ever evident on the outside.

Why is this the moment of truth?

I’ve been raised in a world where the norm is to make assumptions about people based on skin colour.

Not your parents transgender

This person who has been right next to me all these years, is actually way more genuine and brave than the one I gave up.

Religions and Relationships

In the whole scheme of things, what I am responsible for boils down to me and my short life, which, when all is said and done, is done.

Dreaming of Mom

So, I guess my heart tries to work it out in the night, when my willpower is not as strong.

On the Other Hand

So thank you, all of you men, thank you.

Am I becoming well?

On a plane over the Pacific Ocean, I have an unfortunate juxtaposition of two opposite emotions when I think of Arno. I am more confident and trusting in this man than ever before; more than seems reasonable or rational. I am nearly certain of a future with him, I am on the edge of ready […]

Voices of Egypt

We, over here in the United States, care much less about the type of government that reigns in the end, if it was placed there by the popular voice of the people.