Category Archives: LGBT

My Heart is (Breaking) With Orlando

Posted on June 13, 2016 by DMW

I have wanted to say something about Orlando since hearing about it. And I can’t. Because I don’t understand. I don’t understand hating someone so fiercely you want to end their life. Even someone who has wronged you in the … Continue reading →

Posted in breaking news, community, Crime, Current Events, Events, gay, LGBT, News, Opinion, Thoughts | Tagged "hate crime", domestic terrorism, grief, Gun Control, gun sense, loss, Mass Shootings, Orlando, Pulse, terror attack | Leave a comment

When Did The Literary Community Become A Trump Rally/Hate Fest?

Posted on May 24, 2016 by DMW

A few weeks ago while on vacation in Florida I checked my Facebook and saw my feed all atwitter. Antioch College published a piece by Daniel Harris in their winter issue – and it made people angry. Why? Because it … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, community, culture, Current Events, Equality, Inspiration, Journal, LGBT, media, Opinion, Publishing, Social Media, Thoughts, Writers, Writing | Tagged "mental health", Amanda Lauren, Antioch College, Antioch Review, business sense, common sense, Daniel Harris, death was a blessing, Donald Trump, editor, gender, hate speech, health, literary community, narcissist, publishing, Robert Fogarty, The Sacred Androgen, The Sacred Androgen: The Transgender Debate, transgender, what were they thinking?, xoJane | Leave a comment

The Truth About Privilege

Posted on April 18, 2016 by DMW

Privilege. It’s a scary word for some. The idea that one group of people is automatically counted while others are left behind – seen as better, and treated as such, is repulsive. I think a lot of people feel this … Continue reading →

Posted in community, culture, Equality, Journal, LGBT, Opinion, Personal, Social Justice, Thoughts | Tagged "white privilege", able-bodied, allies, awareness, check your privilege, debate, disabilities, gay, marginalized voices, minority, prejudice, privilege, privileged, society, under-privileged | Leave a 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 →