We definitely are in strange times. Just two months ago, most of us never would have thought we would be on lock down with grocery stores and pharmacies ransacked and essentials hard to come by. Most of us never saw times like this, it is reminiscent of the Great Depression and Spanish Flu outbreaks. People … Continue reading Stuck at Home
How To Cope With All The Coronavirus Talk
I have wanted to stay away from talking about Covid-19 because it is literally everywhere. I do not want to add to the fear posturing that a lot of social media is rampant with. But I do want to post some information that is helpful. Not focusing on the stressors that are out there, but … Continue reading How To Cope With All The Coronavirus Talk
Laughter is Good Medicine
The current state of affairs seems dire, I get that. We are watching the new daily and seeing all that is going on around us, the feeling of the world imploding, and a general lack of care from those that are in power. It is a lot to take in and can spiral us into … Continue reading Laughter is Good Medicine
I Love It When We…
Simple touch can have an overpowering effect on a person. According to Psychology Today, "humans have developed complex languages, cultures and emotional expression through physical contact, be it warm handshake, a sympathetic hug, or a congratulatory pat on the back. Our skin is our largest organ and very responsive. The warmth of something as simple … Continue reading I Love It When We…
Safety and Dating Apps
As technology has changed and become more portable, our interactions with people have also changed. We spend more time looking down at our phone than paying attention to where we are walking. We talk to people online more than we do face to face, leaving verbal communication painfully awkward at times. Gone are the days … Continue reading Safety and Dating Apps
The Opposite Side of Coming Out
In honor of October being National LGBTQ History month, I feel it is important to talk about coming out. October 11th is National Coming Out Day, so this should be a time of reflection to those who wish they could come out and cannot find the means to do so. It should be a time … Continue reading The Opposite Side of Coming Out
Sexual Orientation: Myth vs. Facts
In honor of it being National LGBTQ History Month I thought I would dedicate my blog to sharing coming out stories, facts and or questions about coming out, LGBTQ history tidbits, and things that are important but feel good at the same time. So, sit back, read, and as always let me know what you … Continue reading Sexual Orientation: Myth vs. Facts
Personal Healing.
How do the following statements make you feel? You are pleased with a colleague tell you they had no idea you were gay. Your father praises you for having straight friends as well as gay friends, and you feel great he said that. You think, for a moment, that its okay for a store to … Continue reading Personal Healing.
National Coming Out Day and LGBTQ Awareness Month
Some of us know that October 11th is titled as National Coming Out Day and the month of October has kind of moved into it being a month long celebration of that act. The day was founded as a means of celebration of the power behind the act of coming out, to live you life … Continue reading National Coming Out Day and LGBTQ Awareness Month
Intimacy And Sex
This article is dedicated to someone who has helped me understand myself and what I want out of life. That has given me the ability to understand closeness and a bond in ways I had not seen before. You have slowly started to bring out the best in me and for that I cannot thank … Continue reading Intimacy And Sex
Gay in the CLE 