Please Choose Love
I’ll never forget the night I learned what it meant to be gay… I was in the third grade, and we were living in a small, rural town in East Texas. That particular night I was laying on the floor…
Aaron Embrey
God and Me and What I Believe About Us Both (Right Now)
After decades of struggle and suffering around my spiritual identity, I’ve made my peace with God**. So, now, God and me? We’re good. Better than good, actually—better than ever. I sketched a picture because it’s still a little hard for me to…
GENDERFUL TALKS Ep.4: Xavier
I found a few of Xavier’s videos on YouTube, and I knew immediately that I wanted to talk with him. My intuition was spot on. We had a great conversation, and I can’t wait for you to hear more from…
GENDERFUL Talks: Interview Series
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Three Lessons I’ve Learned from Starting a YouTube Channel
I’ve really only just begun this YouTube adventure, but I’ve already learned three interesting and valuable lessons about this creative process: I really enjoy editing! I think it’s where much of the story is actually told. Sure, content is king,…
GENDERFUL TALKS Ep.3: Skylar
Skylar Kergil has been sharing his personal transition story on YouTube since 2009, when he was 17 years old. Needless to say, over the last six years he’s become an expert in living authentically, expressing openly, and courageously sharing his truth.…
GENDERFUL TALKS Ep.2: Forest
If you’ve been reading GENDERFUL for any length of time, you’ve likely seen some of Forest’s thoughtful (and thought-provoking) videos that I’ve previously shared. Forest’s open, curious nature allows him to explore the complex ideas around what it means and how it is to be transgender, and…
GENDERFUL TALKS Ep.1: Dylan
I first became acquainted with Dylan McCabe a few months ago, and we connected instantly. It certainly didn’t take long for me to realize how much we had in common regarding our personal experiences and perspectives—both of transition AND life 🙂 Dylan is a poet,…
GENDERFUL TALKS: FEAR (and other stuff)!
I wanted y’all to be the first to know about the next iteration of this GENDERFUL project 🙂 I suppose I’m writing this is, in part, to keep myself moving towards continued action. I know that once I share my intentions, here, I’ll feel new level of…
For My Young Friends Who Are Afaid
“I’m afraid to stay the same, but I’m terrified of changing” I’ve shared Forest‘s videos before, and I especially appreciate the kind guidance and wise observations that he shares in this interview with Cole. I remember experiencing many of these fears…