Three years after Jacob's death, I received answers I never expected. This isn't a letter about grief. It's a letter about surviving control, violence, betrayal, and finally recognizing the freedom that came afterward.
Tag: Notes from the Wasteland
Touching the Untouchables
Some grief stories are easier to hear than others. We readily accept fond memories of those we've lost, but what happens when grief comes wrapped in anger, irritation, and unfinished conversations?
The Closet Wasn’t Empty
For many LGBT people, the closet wasn't simply about keeping a secret. It was about survival. A personal reflection on growing up gay, serving in the Army, and the consequences that once came with honesty.
June Is Still Pride Month
Pride Month didn't begin as a celebration—it began as a protest. A veteran, nurse, and gay man reflects on Stonewall, the AIDS crisis, military service under discrimination, and why visibility still matters today.