As children, we are set upon a path to adulthood. Boys are taught to become men and girls are taught to become women. We are told these are immutable characteristics, it is what is expected of us. This is the normal way of things. Men are taught to hide their emotions away from the world, … Continue reading Mask of Masculinity
The Temple of the Body
It is an old trope, gay men are repulsed by vaginas, and lesbians are fueled to rage at the thought of a penis. But is this actually the truth or some outdated mindset of a bygone era that promoted sexist ideals. How much of this hearkens to a past post about what is "normal." I … Continue reading The Temple of the Body
The Process of Fitting In.
Each one of us, who stand out, have heard it time and again, in one form or fashion. "Why don't you just try to fit in? It would be so much easier." It's like we, ourselves, have never come to this conclusion. Sometimes our differences are so obvious that we cannot just fit in. Other … Continue reading The Process of Fitting In.
The New Normal
Corona Virus has definitely made an impact on our lives, more than many of us ever thought would be imaginable. So many of us are convinced that we will one day get back to a pre-corona routine. The sad truth is that the damage of this disease has already been done and we have learned … Continue reading The New Normal
Why Sex Ed Needs To Include LGBTQ Issues
Would it shock you to find out that only four states have laws that require sex ed classes to be inclusive of LGBTQ issues and 12 states require that sexual orientation be a topic in sexual education classes? Not when the statistics show that 39 states and the District of Columbia require sex education and/or … Continue reading Why Sex Ed Needs To Include LGBTQ Issues
How Do I Deal With My Body Hair?
Since today is Friday and Corona still has us all on lock down, I thought I would take a lighter approach today. This is a topic that always causes me some distress, whether it is how I deal with it personally or how I see others deal. So, let us take a look at a … Continue reading How Do I Deal With My Body Hair?
How Do We Get Back To Normal After Covid-19
We have seen a lot of changes over the last couple of months. We have watched the coronavirus, effectively, shut down most of the world and bring the country's economies to a screeching halt. Getting back to normal seems like something that may be in a galaxy far, far away. Slowly, we are watching our … Continue reading How Do We Get Back To Normal After Covid-19
What Is The Human Condition
There is a movement that has been circulating for some time that speaks to moving away from labels. It says that the need for differentiation by them is an outdated concept and we should be moving to a one community mindset. That acceptance can only come if we do not focus on the differences of … Continue reading What Is The Human Condition
Coping With Pandemic Stress
These last few weeks have been a lot to process. Our minds and nerves seem to be raw with all of the emotions we are facing on a daily basis and leaves us wondering, how do we cope. Knowing that others are feeling similar should be a comfort, but it can be hard to share … Continue reading Coping With Pandemic Stress
Mental Health and Coronavirus
Here in Ohio, we are in week three of our stay at home order. I have mentioned that my job falls under the category of essential business for the state of Ohio, so I do get out five times a week for work. Other than work, staying with my boyfriend, and the one grocery trip … Continue reading Mental Health and Coronavirus
Gay in the CLE 