family acceptance

In Gratitude for My Aunt Carmen

growing up, i never believed adults were god. i was always curious about their ways and their secret jokes like…

Unfortunately the interview was done via phone since I’m exposed daily to C-19 and have refrained from frequent visits. But…

Picture this: Humboldt Park in Chicago, IL The year is 1993, at that time it was me, momma, dad, and…

So one thing I’ve learned is that often times you never really stop coming out, but it gets a bit…

I was born in Mexico. I came into the country when I was about eight months old, really young. When…

A few years ago, my brothers were in a really bad car accident. Both of my brothers were driving on…

i came out to my friends first. they were like, “oh, really? okay. that’s, that’s all right.” and then to…

jessica (mom): i was just starting my day at my new job. it was right after my brother died and…

I come from a small town in Guatemala. I come from a small town that is close to the sun.…

I grew up in the North, Northwest side of Chicago. I’ve moved around most of my life. Sadly, in most…

i came out to my mother when my grandmother died in 2006. and back then I had a cousin that…

chris: my brother really continues to teach me how to be unapologetically me. he is so unapologetically him ALL the…