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Dec 13, 20233 min read
My Will To Live Was Slipping Away
Living with a chronic illness for which there is no cure takes a toll on your mind, body and spirit. After thirteen years of battling...
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Dec 5, 20234 min read
The Lesbian Girl Code, Part 2: The Pitfalls of Playing House
I’m overwhelmed with sadness when I think about my unmarried friends who are grieving over the end of long-term relationships. They’re...
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Nov 21, 20234 min read
Becoming My Mother
One of the fondest memories I have of my mother was when I was about five years-old. I watched her juggle her books in her arms as she...
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Nov 15, 20233 min read
My Alternative Lifestyle: But God
I am ashamed to admit that I did not know God until I knew God. I remember my mother teaching me to say the Lord’s Prayer when I was a...
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Nov 13, 20236 min read
24 Hours of Joy and Pain
Within mere hours, my emotions swung from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. It was April, and I looked forward to my son...
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Nov 10, 20234 min read
My Daughter-In Law is the Daughter I Never Had
Katie Dianne Spurlock’s reputation preceded her. While in high school, my son Kyle occasionally spoke of a young lady that all the boys...
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Nov 7, 20233 min read
The Loves I’ve Lost to AIDS
Every December 1st, I experience a sadness that makes me realize just how precious life is. As World AIDS Day approaches, I struggle as I...
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Nov 7, 20231 min read
50IN50: LETTERS TO OUR SONS
My Dearest Son, My womb ached for you. In a world that diminished my existence, you were a seed that was never expected to grow. But you...
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Nov 7, 20233 min read
CORONAVIRUS: The Psychological, Physical and Spiritual Impact on My Life
I. AM. TERRIFIED. The novel Coronavirus has forever impacted our lives as we know them. For many of us, the impact will linger long after...
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Nov 7, 20234 min read
Gay Pride During the Pandemic: My Unexpected Digital Media Celebration
This year marked the best celebration of Gay Pride I’ve experienced in 40 years of being an out lesbian. The month of June kicks off Gay...
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