our Unique Views are Valid AND Valuable In addition to encouraging sensitive young artists to create and change, one of the (unwritten) reasons WHY I created this space, is because of the online platform it provides… See, I needed a…
Every human being on Earth has a unique view this world. And we’re all born wildly creative. We can offer a one-of-a-kind peek into the realities of Life from our distinct vantage point—from THIS particular seat on this ride around…
I’ve been struggling with where to begin and what to say (again) and how I might best use my voice as a transgender person of privilege (i.e. outwardly perceived as male—and a white male, at that) in these divisive times of change…
I love when a pulse ripples into waves and into movement and revolution and finally, resolution. I love seeing my feelings expressed in others. I love seeing others express how they feel. I love when we feel moved to use our…
I love that transgender and other gender nonconforming people are helping us to broaden our definitions of what it means to be “male”/”masculine” and “female”/”feminine”. I also love that we’re coming to understand that, while there are two distinct energies, those…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…