I push, I run, I retreat, I test you — because I don’t know how else to admit that I’m scared of losing you.
I’m Coming Out: A Paranoid Schizophrenic Talks About Stigma
To those who suffer in silence: You’re not alone. Ever.
Gay Men are Hitting on Me Now — and I’m Terrified
It has seemed easier, then, to let the gay dreamboats of OkCupid go unanswered than venture into the depths of that pain and insecurity.
Why Transgender Representation in the Media has a Long Way to go
The fact is, that when it comes to films like Dallas Buyers Club, The Danish Girl, and About Ray it is always the “pre-transition” part of the story that is prioritized.
Forget the Fairy Tale: The Truth About Falling in Love With a Foreigner
Whenever I hear someone say, “Well, you’re married, so he’s a citizen, right?” in an all-knowing tone, my blood pressure instantly rises.
5 Communication Strategies That Will Improve Your Relationships
There’s more to participating in a conversation than planning what you’re going to say next.
7 Things My Breakup Taught Me About Dating as a Nonbinary Trans Person
Dating when you are transgender isn’t easy.
So You Want to go to Couple’s Therapy? Here are 5 Tips.
Could couples therapy get you through a rough patch with your partner or ultimately help to see yourself through a breakup?
We Made It: Reflections on My Divorce
While confident in my decision to end my marriage, I was nonetheless wracked with guilt and uncertainty.
How to Love a Sexual Partner With Body Image Issues
If you tell a woman who despises her body that you think she’s incredibly sexy, she’s going to need a moment to process that.
Dear Certain Cisgender, Heterosexual, White Men in My Life
Saying whatever you want with the expectation that you’ll be corrected if you say something inappropriate is not a practice to live by.
Oregon Reminds Us it’s Good to be White in America
Jody Allard on the terrors of being anything but white in America.
Can Social Media Help Prevent Suicide And Self-Harm?
…when you search Tumblr using terms like “suicide” or “self-harm” it automatically redirects to a screen that asks, “Are you okay?” with resources.
Poverty, Aid and Not Begrudging People That Need Help
Yes, there are some people who abuse the system. Of course there are. There are also rich people who abuse the tax system. Before anyone goes pointing fingers, just remember, abuse is not limited to the poor.
Top 10 Reasons Older Men Make Better Partners
Older men hooking up with younger women get a bad rap.
How to Talk to Kids About Sexy Dolls Without Slut Shaming
A lot of adults use the word “inappropriate” to avoid dealing with “sexy” head-on. But I think we empower our kids when we tell them what the real issue is instead of using code words and leaving our meaning open to misinterpretation.