Eight years ago I wrote about coming out. Today I’m writing about everything I wish I’d known then. The complexity of sexuality and attraction. The difference between sexual and romantic attraction. The word demisexual — and why finding it quietly changed things for me. And the mental patterns that kept me performing a life that didn’t fit long after I thought I’d figured myself out. This one’s personal. If you’re somewhere in your own process of becoming, I think it’ll land.
Pride Month: The Beautiful Complexity of Being Trans During Our “Celebration”
Pride Month is a double-edged experience, where visibility and celebration coexist with struggles and challenges. It's a time to appreciate the progress made while acknowledging the work still ahead. The sense of belonging and connection during Pride is irreplaceable, yet the pressure of increased visibility can feel overwhelming.
