Adversity

At Least

Hello all!! How is your December going??? It’s been okay here! Who am I kidding?!?! It’s been spectacular!! While of course things could be better in certain aspects, I am grateful for so much!! Nevertheless, I will not diminish the feelings I had previously, while also acknowledging those feelings will come back. It’s life, and […]

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It’s Thanksgiving

Hello everyone!! I hope you had a fantastic week!! My week was…well, it was a week. I am writing divergent posts, since my feelings are diametrically different. For one, I passed off a draft to some beta readers for feedback; however, the focus of this post is not that. For that post, follow this link

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Lower Limits

Hello again!! How was your week?? We are amidst a dangerous heat wave here in Kansas City, so I am taking full advantage of a leisurely paced weekend and air conditioning; although a trip to the pool remains a possibility. In fact, a nap may occur before too long, as I am writing this early

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Limits?

Hello again! It’s mid-August! I am back to my written posts!! Apologies for the brief hiatus, as my life continues to take me into unbelievable places, which will likely take who knows how long to unwind. While I am more than two years post transition, I continue to uncover qualities of myself I truly love.

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Hope a Four Letter Word

Happy Sunday! I am still here, I hope that is okay! Also, I hope you had a good week!!  Honestly, I did not, but I hope I can make the best impression nonetheless!! Speaking of impressions, I am humbled by the response from my last post, which inspires me to keep going! I am unsure

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Betrayal

It keeps getting worse, so pleasantries feel wrong. Instead a letter:  Dear Kansas,  You have betrayed me. I trusted you as my home for over seven years, not just for me but my family too. In this state, we have created a life we love full of friends, neighbors, and a community that accepts our

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Taking Opportunities

Hello again!! How was your week?? I hope it was productive and worthwhile! Welcome to post Twenty Six, meaning half a year since my very first post, which went live on Halloween! While this endeavor felt daunting, specifically writing weekly in such a public manner, I am incredibly pleased I took that opportunity when I

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My Existence

Hello on another Sunday! How was your week? Mine was well….not great. While it was not the worst week in my life, I experienced emotions unlike any I had ever felt, caused by attacks unlike any I have ever experienced These attacks are primarily coming from state governments across this country targeting trans people, which

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Determination

Hello again!! How was your week? Did you live your ‘best you’ this past week? What about the levels of stress you experienced? As mentioned last week, I endeavored to increase engagement in activities that reduced my stress, or more accurately served as breaks that I enjoy, even if they are not true breaks. I

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