Grief: The Ball in the Box

Grief is eventually a part of everyone's life. I have been fortunate enough to only deal with the grief of losing a loved one a few times in my life. My immediate family has been fairly blessed to not have to deal with as much loss. Some people seem to have to go through it … Continue reading Grief: The Ball in the Box →

Coming Out

I've been out openly as a homosexual since my teenage years. I was lucky enough that I didn't have to fear my family taking it poorly. I didn't think they'd abandon me or kick me out, the worse I thought was that it would make things slightly uncomfortable for some of us. I came out … Continue reading Coming Out →

Putting Lotion on My Feet

and how it inspired me to write more. My mother has been a waitress for almost 30 years now. Working in the food industry is a difficult job to undertake, let a lone for that long. In Massachusetts the minimum hourly wage for someone who makes tips is $3.75. I thought that everyone knew that, … Continue reading Putting Lotion on My Feet →

Anxiety and Driving at Night

Not my picture, but a good idea of driving in Missouri at night. I have found that the best remedy for combating anxiety starts with admitting you have anxiety. I think that's a crucial step that a lot of people seem to skip. There is a difference between someone who gets anxious and someone who … Continue reading Anxiety and Driving at Night →

Hug Life: Huggers Gonna Hug

My Bayley shirt that I purchased from https://Shop.wwe.com Every Friday at work we have casual Friday, where we are allowed to wear pretty much anything that we'd like. Without fail I have worn my Can I Get A Hug shirt every Friday since I've gotten it. It is probably one of the greatest purchases I … Continue reading Hug Life: Huggers Gonna Hug →

Get Up Offa That Thing

and Dance 'Til You Feel Better! Let me start this by saying that I am by no means an incredibly fit physical specimen. I am definitely in the obese categories of the medical charts but because of the amount of walking and moving I do, I carry it very well and have surprisingly good health. … Continue reading Get Up Offa That Thing →

Driving Along In My Automobile

With my baby beside me at the wheel. I recently turned 31 years old. To the shock and amazement of most people, I do not have a drivers license. That's correct. There's no legal or medical reason I never drove. Mostly my lack of driving spawned from lack of necessity and tons of fear and … Continue reading Driving Along In My Automobile →

It’s Never Too Late for Change

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." ~Maria Robinson Growth is painful. I'm sure you all remember growing pains. Change is painful. If you think a caterpillar enjoys the feeling of metamorphosing into a butterfly then you're sadly mistaken. Nothing is as painful … Continue reading It’s Never Too Late for Change →

Men’s Mental Health

Before I even begin this, I'd like to say that mental health (regardless of gender) is one of the largest unspoken ailments we face in today's society. Too many people are afraid to even discuss mental health issues or concerns because of the heavy social stigma it carries. This may be insensitive in some ways … Continue reading Men’s Mental Health →