Pride. It’s Not a Parade, It’s a March.I came out of the closet in 2003, a few months after I graduated high school. Before coming out, I remember walking the halls of my high…Jun 14, 20231Jun 14, 20231
June’s Story — Candles for JuneIt’s been two weeks since we embarked on this storytelling journey, telling June’s Story in daily pieces. What started out as an idea to…Jan 11, 2023Jan 11, 2023
June’s Story — Navigating GriefWith us learning of June’s deformity so early in the pregnancy, it meant that we had to wait between the revelation and our appointment…Jan 10, 2023Jan 10, 2023
June’s Story — LindsayWhen Jess and I learned that she was pregnant with June, it was just days after the leaked decision in the Dobbs case. The morning it…Jan 9, 2023Jan 9, 2023
June’s Story — Reproductive Rights: Part IAs we started out this storytelling journey, we shared the fear and dread that surrounded Jess’ pregnancy as a result of the looming…Jan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2023
June’s Story — Being present with JuneAnd so the waiting began. Though we were hopeful, we both understood the reality of our situation and knew that we might not have much…Jan 7, 2023Jan 7, 2023
June’s Story — Fetal DeformitiesOn Friday July 8, we had a routine ultrasound appointment. The purpose of that appointment was to screen for certain disorders. The…Jan 6, 2023Jan 6, 2023
June’s Story — JessWhen we decided to honor June in this way for the two weeks leading up to their due date, we agreed that each of us would have one day to…Jan 5, 2023Jan 5, 2023
Shit they don’t tell you about pregnancy: Part IISo there’s the normal stuff about pregnancy that people talk about — “You’ll be really tired.” “You’ll have food aversions.” “Your breasts…Jan 4, 2023Jan 4, 2023
June’s Story Day 6 — June is JoyIn the process of starting a family, there were many challenges and some absolutely devastating moments — but it wasn’t always like that.Jan 3, 2023Jan 3, 2023
