Blogs

Recovering Queerness

Writings on neuroqueer self-discovery and recovery.

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How Living with ADHD Shaped My OCD

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

There was so much that parents, peers, strangers, and family had to say about me. And what I internalized from their judgy attitudes was how I naturally think, act, desire, move, show up, and just exist is "wrong." At least to society. And to the people I care about.

Hey Hey, Ho Ho, Cancel Culture Has Got to Go

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Participating in cancel culture has made living with OCD even more intense over the last few years, as my fearful drive for perfectionism dug deeper in the recesses of my mind.

OCD, Faith and Social Justice

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

If I continue to rely on my fear, shame, blame, and illusion to interact with others, I'm not going to accomplish what my heart truly desires from my activism.

Why I Need Feminism Right Now

May 12, 2020

I need feminism to help me remember that softness is beautiful. That emotions are fuel. That intuition is invaluable. So that I can be those things.

Some Days

April 26, 2020

Although I (may) come across as proud of my identity, some days I face intense self-doubt and shame for who I am. And right now, to stave off those negative feelings, I need to share who I am to feel empowered, to feel real.

Through The Eyes of Change

April 17, 2020

Now that I am visible and trans, I do not regret how I lived. I would never trade it, unless it looked like being out as trans and still living with my friends. Today, as I exist in the world and am read as male, my life has changed completely.

A blog post titled: Why I Identify as Trans and Nonbinary. This link directs you to the full blog post.

Why I Identity As Trans and Nonbinary

April 7, 2020

I identify as trans-masculine and non-binary as a both|and definition. I like to use non-binary as a conversation starter, for people to pause and talk to me like I’m a human before any gender comes into play.