Thrive
Fridays are for the softer stuff: the lessons, the stumbles, the small victories, and the moments that remind me I’m still here, still trying, still becoming.
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The question of “are you at a crossroads in your life?” in the ex-gay context is so manipulative. It creates unnecessary internal conflict that will hijack our journey toward authenticity. It’s pernicious how evil the ex-gay double-bind question of, “Are you at a crossroads?” in your faith is one is a good example. It creates…
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After a year and a half of sexploring, my “ho phase” is complete but the escapades continue… “The sexploring isn’t over by any means but it will be more intentional and meaningful now that I know the ropes.” A year and a half ago I wrote this: Then, a month ago, I deleted Grindr and…
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Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren opened the exit door. A mugwump is someone that withdraws his/her/their support from a political group or organization : a regular member who bolts a party and adopts an independent position. A mugwump is born! I’ve just about had enough with Democrats. I gave up on Republicans a long time…
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As Thrive has matured as a publication, several topics have stood out and deserve their own time in the spotlight: Mugwump Ramblings, Sexploring, and Ask-It Basket. Guess what? Thrive with Randy Scobey has added three more newsletters to the mix! Don’t worry, I won’t be bombarding your inbox with too many emails. Just think of…
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I don’t need to chase clout, I am already phenomenal. Lol. Here’s why I think chasing clout isn’t necessary. “People with clout are basic humans who yearn for love, struggle with life and take a daily shit like the rest of us.” A couple of years ago I had a critic say to me (paraphrased),…
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Featuring, a tale of two Janets, a “Triple Threat,” And a couple of opportunities to spend over a thousand dollars to learn the toxic ex-gay worldview. Plus, BOO! Kentucky. I’ll start posting more regularly about current ex-gay leaders and their followers. I want to be clear that I don’t hold any ill will or personal…
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Through a series of connections this is a true example of synchronicity. “I am glad to have known her in this realm for that brief amount of time. She is a good person and I honor her courage and contribution of joy into our world.” Nancy I met Nancy Heche back in my ex-gay days.…
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I wrote recently that there is a real threat to overturn conversion therapy bans that are in place to protect LGBTQ+ youth; that threat has been fast-tracked. “These are teens, tweens, kids who in many cases have no recourse but to submit to their legal guardians pressuring them into these abusive conversion therapy situations… It…
