The release of HBO’s The Normal Heart stirred up Shadley Grei’s memories of how his own coming out was impacted by the start of the AIDS epidemic.
The Moment I Became a Grown-Up
Shadley Grei describes the day he stopped being a kid and introduced himself to the father who had ignored him for eighteen years.
Home HIV Test? Here’s Why You Should Say No
There’s now a home test for finding out your HIV-status and Shadley Grei hopes you never use it.
The Unexpected Struggle of Being an Ex-Step-Dad
Shadley Grei always knew he’d be a father, but wasn’t prepared for the particular heartbreak that comes with being an ex-stepfather
Why Parenthood is the Manliest Show on Television
Shadley Grei thinks men should overlook the tear-stained stigma of NBC’s family drama and watch it actually explore the real struggles of modern men.
Building Blocks and Band-Aids: A Story of Fathers and Forgiveness
Shadley Grei lived for thirty-five years without knowing his father. But, after he finally decided to forgive his father for their past, their relationship moved in a surprising direction.
Being One of the “Lean In” Men
Shadley Grei learned a lot more than he expected when he gave in and read Sheryl Sandberg’s book Lean In.
How to Say Hello to the Dad I Never Knew
Shadley Grei remembers the awkward night he crossed paths with the father that had refused to acknowledge him for his entire life