Published in Prism & Pen·PinnedGuess Which Queer Nonbinary Person is President of the Student Body Now?A letter to a year from now. — Ya know, I wasn’t expecting this. When I began college in the fall of 2019, I attended my university’s matriculation, as is customary. I sat there on the quad in my flowy white jumpsuit with my frosted tips pixie cut and my newfound friend group, and listened to then-president Dalit*…Gender4 min read
Published in Prism & Pen·PinnedWhen Two Trans Kids Find Each OtherI found this trans kid who looks up to me — Iam not the wisest trans person ever, by any means. I consider myself to be… decently wise as a trans person. I’m wise enough to write these blog posts and get my words in some high places like PsychToday and U.S. …LGBTQ4 min read
Published in Gender From The Trenches·Pinned12 Ways Parents Can Show Support for Their Nonbinary KidsAs told by a nonbinary kid. — As a young nonbinary adult who’s been out of the closet for more than a year, I’m comfortable with who I am, and my mom is as well. I came out slowly over time, first mentioning that I was considering changing my name and then suggesting that I was starting…LGBTQ8 min read
Published in An Injustice!·Pinnedplastered black soulswe are therapists, and we are each other’s patients. — we are sharks, moving forward to avoid stillness, the equivalent of danger; if we stand rooted to the Earth, the Earth is forced to contend with our blood when it sprays. we know when to move. movement is justice, marching to the beat of our own hearts that can never…Identity7 min read
Published in Prism & Pen·PinnedLet’s Talk Bottom GrowthBecause everyone could stand to learn a thing or two. — So…bottom growth. That’s a thing. It’s one of the earliest changes for individuals assigned female at birth who begin taking T. And it’s an absolutely wild ride. A rollercoaster ride that isn’t adequately talked about before most people enter the theme park, so I’m happy to share my two cents. …Creative Non Fiction4 min read
Published in Prism & Pen·Mar 5If something happens to this queer, black, transmasc person …As much as I tried not to let on — to hide it, I knew this was coming. How could I not? — Content warning: Mention of hate crimes, racial slurs, sexual assault, colorism, and death. If something happens to me… I love you. With all my heart. I’m saying it now and always. I love you, and I’m sorry I won’t be there to say it louder than my voice can carry…Race3 min read
Jan 24for that kid with the mullet who has my heart(or something like a genderqueer love story) — Gender1 min readPhoto by Gabrielle Henderson on Unsplashfor that kid with the mullet who has my heart(or something like a genderqueer love story)68681
Published in Prism & Pen·Dec 22, 2021Dear Mom … I Want a Safe Space to be Black, Queer, Trans, and NonbinaryI don’t know how to tell you that I hate it here. — Mom, let me start by saying that I love you. You know that. I don’t ever want you to doubt that. But I don’t know where else to turn to besides putting my thoughts onto this page. Let me say the hard part first, and then I can provide some…Gender3 min read
Published in Gender From The Trenches·Aug 29, 2021My Mom Looks Back on My Transition“You look and sound different, but somehow I still see you in there.” — My mom is pretty cool. She sings in a nationally recognized gospel choir and plays the tambourine (at the same time). She’s a single mother, and she’s helping to put me through college. She’s a mixed race lesbian who grew up in the 70s. She plays softball and slides into…Gender4 min read
Published in Prism & Pen·Aug 16, 2021What I Wish I’d Known before Starting TA word to the wise from your digital trans friend — 435 days. 435 days since my first shot of testosterone, taken alone in the bathroom of my childhood home while following along with a YouTube tutorial shared by my PCP. As T has begun to stand its ground in my body and make more and more noticeable changes, I’ve consolidated…Gender5 min read
