Reverse racism, reverse sexism, and reverse homophobia aren’t real because there’s no institutional power to back them up as forms of oppressing whites, men, and heterosexuals.
On Language That Oppresses—and Language That Doesn’t
Impact matters far more than intent.
Impact matters far more than intent.
Why I Am a Proud Mama’s Boy
My mother is my hero.
My mother is my hero.
My Overweight, Disabled Body Image
Internalized oppression, including internalized ableism, can make one hate oneself.
Internalized oppression, including internalized ableism, can make one hate oneself.
What Toni Morrison Made Me See as a White Person
Toni Morrison's recent death got me thinking about not only her work’s meaning for marginalized groups, including African Americans and/or women, but also what her works teach whites about race.
Toni Morrison’s recent death got me thinking about not only her work’s meaning for marginalized groups, including African Americans and/or women, but also what her works teach whites about race.
Just a Little Unwell? On the Good and Bad Parts of a Manic Episode
In the end, whether I’m “crazy” or “just a little unwell,” I have Bipolar Disorder and I am not ashamed. I’m okay with being just a little unwell.
In the end, whether I’m “crazy” or “just a little unwell,” I have Bipolar Disorder and I am not ashamed. I’m okay with being just a little unwell.
On Apologies: Accountability vs. Control
I’m committing to working on apologizing less to control others’ reactions.
I’m committing to working on apologizing less to control others’ reactions.
Three Great Songs About Unusually Great Men
Their sometimes-heartwarming, sometimes-funny, always heartfelt lyrics are gender-specific and show us all what positive masculinity can mean.
Their sometimes-heartwarming, sometimes-funny, always heartfelt lyrics are gender-specific and show us all what positive masculinity can mean.
I Pace Therefore I Am (Anxious)
For those of us men who struggle with mental illness, our masculinity becomes especially “less than” if we show vulnerability, fear, or any emotions that we’re taught to not show.
For those of us men who struggle with mental illness, our masculinity becomes especially less than if we show vulnerability, fear, or any emotions that we’re taught to not show.
How a Friend’s Death Changed Everything Between Us
Kevin was passionate and unforgettable, but when he was alive, I sometimes only saw his dark side.
Kevin was passionate and unforgettable, but when he was alive, I sometimes only saw his dark side.
On Dating Being Gay, Autistic, and Alcohol-Free
And that time when the wrong person saved my life.
And that time when the wrong person saved my life.
How I Define Success
Persistence, persistence, persistence.
Persistence, persistence, persistence.
30 Ways That I’m Growing as an Autistic Gay Man at age 30
I didn’t always think I would make it this far.
I didn’t always think I would make it this far.
My Autistic Memory and Compassion are My Superpowers
I've struggled with any number of issues, disorders, and disabilities.
I’ve struggled with any number of issues, disorders, and disabilities.
I Used to Feel Ashamed of My Autism: Here’s What I Feel Now
Josh Friedberg shares his self-acceptance journey.
Josh Friedberg shares his self-acceptance journey.
On Crying and Music
Josh Friedberg shares how crying has helped him cope with a lot of pain.
Josh Friedberg shares how crying has helped him cope with a lot of pain.