“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, but about Dancing in the rain.” It’s a quote that I learned and fell in love with early on in this journey. A quote that isn’t just great wall art, but a way of life for me now that I strive to be a living truth. Some days are easier than… Read more →
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Beauty Trap
When I think of it, I never really thought about whether or not I had an attractive face. As I check the farthest depths of my memory bank, and try to remember what I thought of myself as I looked in the mirror, nothing comes to mind. However, I do recall thinking that my nose was too big and… Read more →
Who Am I To Judge?
While talking to my roommate she mentioned that thanks to me she now notices if someone has a bad haircut or hairstyle. I wasn’t very proud of getting credit for that and I instantly asked myself, “What does having a ‘bad’ hairstyle mean? How did I become so judgmental about other people’s choice of style? In that split second I… Read more →
Living Authentic. My Personal Story.
I posted a photo of myself on Facebook that was taken when I was the age of eighteen. I had extensions in my hair, dressed in 90’s attire, and a face adorned with makeup. I always knew that I was transgender, but ended up taking a lot of detours before fully accepting myself as a trans woman. Somehow I got the notion… Read more →
Triumph Over Adversity!
When Edward Lobo (CO Founder of Friend Movement) called to tell me about an amazing young gay man named Michael, I was all ears. After Edward briefed me, he politely asked if I would write a piece about Michael’s story to share on the FM website. I couldn’t refuse. While watching Michael’s video, I was moved to tears of course,… Read more →
Friend Movement Survey
In order to help us better serve the community, would you be so kind as to answer the following questions? Thank you in advance for your time. Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey , the world’s leading questionnaire tool. Read more →
The “Little Things”
“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal” Steve Maraboli. All week I’ve become very aware of my surroundings and small habits I have fallen into. Things that seem to be minor or not all that important so we tend to dismiss them or disregard them. I am talking about the so called “little things” you… Read more →
Where to Find a Friend
Being a mother of six children, getting Starbucks is an occasional treat, so on this cold winter day I find myself attempting to people watch as my two year old with sticky fingers is yanking on my arm. I realize not only am I the oldest person in there but I am also far from the “norm” of what they… Read more →
Affirmation
One definition of affirmation is the assertion that something exists or is true. Our insatiable craving to be affirmed or validated starts when we are kids. We scribble on a piece of paper, and our mothers tell us that we did a good job. Once we receive that approval, we keep making more, so that we can keep having our… Read more →
Acceptance
Acceptance Acceptance is the act of taking or receiving something offered. Favorable reception; approval, or favor. From the moment that I was able to recognize thought, I’ve always known that I was different. I was labeled male at birth, but have always known I was a girl. Although I was born in a male body, my mannerisms were very feminine.… Read more →