Apr 11Transgender Day of Visibility — A Veteran’s PerspectiveBy the time I joined the Navy at age 22, I thought the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy would be a relief compared to the bullying and harassment I’d experienced since I was a child. I remember in elementary school that I was just another kid who loved to…Transgender9 min read
Jun 30, 2021𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙗𝙤𝙬-𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙧: 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮’𝙨 𝙍𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙖𝙩𝙚As Pride celebrations started throughout the country earlier this month, the internet burst into a colorful array of rainbow logos and Pride month proclamations for inclusivity, equality, and positive change. As a queer person, it brings me great joy seeing the loving acceptance and celebration of our community. …Pride5 min read
Aug 29, 2019Let’s Get Lost — The #MVAOutdoorChallengeWhen I was younger, I used to love to play outside. Whether it be to run the neighborhood, to explore the woods, to ride bikes, play in puddles, or any number of things that only the youngest of hearts can truly dream up. As I grew older, I had a…Veterans3 min read
