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Category Archives: Big Thinks
Clarity in the Silence
In her “Misfit’s Manifesto,” the brilliant Lidia Yuknavitch states, “I am not the story you made of me.” Narratives are interesting. A different lens, an alternative look, and the story goes in a totally different direction. New eyes, an added … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, coming out, Furry Friends, Me Myself And I, My Kids
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It Is Not a Lie
I was recently reduced to this by one I thought once loved me: You are nothing but a user, a taker, a fraud. You have lived a lie your entire life. When a family redefines itself, many ugly words are … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, coming out
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In the Quiet Spaces
some people when they hear your story. contract. others upon hearing your story, expand. and this is how you know ~ Nayyirah Waheed It’s been over seven months since I came out. Long enough to cry a few … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, Me Myself And I, My Kids
Tagged acceptance, coming out, friendship, homophobia, judgment, social media
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It’s Not You, It’s Me
I just got dumped. It’s not exactly what you might think. But it feels close. Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, Me Myself And I, Write On
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My No-Trump Vote
There is no room in our White House for a misogynistic bully who degrades and shames and destroys women and who, by example, makes it acceptable for others to do the same. Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, Me Myself And I, My Kids
Tagged #dedicateyournotrumpvote, #imwithher, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, rape culture, sexual assault
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The Memoir
“Writing this memoir has been a journey into myself, into the deepest depths, into the abyss. At times, it’s felt as if I’m peeling skin from muscle, the pain is so intense. But I know on the other side, I will reassemble into a new and different form. A reawakening from an unraveling.” Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, Write On
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46
I’m sliding gently into 46 today with coffee and contemplation. My birthday is a time in which I find myself reflective, introspective, even a bit melancholy. Don’t get me wrong… aging doesn’t concern me. I’m learning to love myself and … Continue reading
Posted in Big Thinks, Help From My Friends, Man Of My Dreams, Me Myself And I, My Kids, We Are Family, Write On
Tagged #PartingGifts #amwriting
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