Tag Archives: activist

Letting It Consume… No More Black Hole Tendencies Please

Posted on March 10, 2016 by DMW

For the past two weeks I have been consumed. I’ve been behind in deadlines, both with work and writing. My house is a mess, and I’m behind in pretty much every personal 2016 goal I’ve set for myself. I haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, lifestyle, Personal, Thoughts | Tagged "hard of hearing", "hearing aids", "hearing loss", #fixitresound, activism, activist, advocacy, audiology, community, deaf, discrimination, false advertising, faulty product, GN ReSound, GN Store Nord, made for iphone, MFI, negative attitude, not alone, open letter, poor treatment, ReSound, Social Justice, standing together, standing up, the right thing, we will be heard | Leave a comment

The Lonely, Only Voice (Updated!)

Posted on March 7, 2016 by DMW

For several weeks, but in particular the last ten days, I have been consumed. I feel drained, exhausted, both mentally and physically, frustrated and like I am in a constant state of shock. Last week I wrote an open letter … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, lifestyle, Personal, Thoughts | Tagged "hard of hearing", "hearing aids", "hearing loss", activism, activist, advocacy, audiology, community, deaf, discrimination, false advertising, faulty product, GN ReSound, GN Store Nord, made for iphone, MFI, negative attitude, one voice, open letter, poor treatment, ReSound, standing up, the right thing | 1 Comment

The Lost Girl: Musings on a Former Friend

Posted on January 25, 2016 by DMW

Some people come into our lives for a short time, others longer stretches and others seemingly meant to last for the span of a lifetime. Sometimes the category someone falls into surprises us, or we simply have no idea until … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Faith, LGBT, Life, lifestyle, People, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts | Tagged "best friend", "chosen family", activist, friends, friendship, growing apart, growing up, hate the sin, losing touch, lost friend, love, love the sinner, religion | Leave a comment

Will The Real Caitlyn Jenner Please Shut Up

Posted on January 9, 2016 by DMW

I’m not sure if I’m going to make a lot of people hate me, or gain some new fans, but when Caitlyn Jenner comes up you always get one or the other, or several of both. I for one am … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Current Events, Equality, LGBT, lifestyle, media, Opinion, People, Thoughts | Tagged activist, advocate, Bruce Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner, fame, gender, ignorance, learning curve, role model, sexism, transgender, transphobia, women of the year | Leave a comment

Confessions Of A Bookaholic – Guilty Pleasures Edition #70 – Sweet Valley High #64 – The Ghost Of Tricia Martin

Posted on March 22, 2015 by DMW

I’m not going to lie; there hasn’t been a Sweet Valley High book this bad in awhile. It took me a week to get through, because it was just hard to stomach. Hopefully this post can spare you the pain … Continue reading →