After losing his best friend to suicide, Eirik Rogers was flooded with grief and on the brink of taking his own life—until another man’s story saved him.
About Eirik Rogers
Eirik Rogers grew up in the Great Lakes region near Rochester, NY. Although science-educated at both UCLA and Penn with both undergraduate and professional degrees, he is a right-brained person at heart and loves to write. Eirik offers his insights on a variety of social and human interest topics. He currently lives in a quiet little river town with his partner.
My Long Education in the Meaning of Gratitude
November 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After facing his own serious illness, Eirik Rogers sends up gratitude to the king of grace-at-the-end: Lou Gehrig.
Times Change, Hate Loses to Love, and Students Protect One of Their Own
July 8, 2012 By 3 Comments
There are many signs of seismic cultural shifts, writes Eirik Rogers, the most recent being the symbolism of Texas A&M Students vs. The Westboro Baptist Church at Lt. Col. Roy Tisdale’s Funeral.
My Father and the Trees
June 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
It’s been thirteen years since his father passed, and Eirik Rogers is still learning how to say goodbye.
The Sandusky Verdict: Stepping Out of the Shame
June 27, 2012 By 8 Comments
Eirik Rogers sees himself and all other abuse survivors in the brave men who testified against Jerry Sandusky, but is reminded that there are too many abusers still walking free.
Adam Sandler and Rape Culture
June 17, 2012 By 17 Comments
Eirik Rogers chastises Adam Sandler for glorifying and making light of statutory rape in his new film That’s My Boy.
My Life as a Snake
June 5, 2012 By 11 Comments
Like his beloved pet snake, who lay dying on his lap, Eirik Rogers knows how it feels to be cast out of the garden for your sins.
Outgrowing Uncle Chuck
May 4, 2012 By 1 Comment
Eirik Rogers talks about having, and losing, an uncle who could never progress past childhood.
Obama on Gay Rights: The Cool And The Passionate
April 15, 2012 By 8 Comments
Eirik Rogers discusses the President’s political approach to gay rights.
Soul Pitcher: The Mets’ R.A. Dickey
April 5, 2012 By 1 Comment
Abuse survivor Eirik Rogers praises the bravery of New York Mets Pitcher R. A. Dickey for speaking openly about the sexual abuse he endured as a child.
“It’s a woman’s job to make her man feel safe — a safe place that doesn’t expect him to do brave things just because he’s a man.”
This is a comment by Kat on the post “A Husband’s Job Is To Create Emotional Safety”.