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Brett Whitmarsh

Being a bad bi

I cringe thinking about my reaction to Tom (not his real name) when he told me he’s bisexual. In 1997, I was very closeted and struggling…

Sep 19, 2020

Bi Week Banner. One person holding a Bi flag, another, ghost like, with a bi heart. A third walking with a Bi Flag

Sep 19, 2020

Brett Whitmarsh

Community and Validation

In recognition of #BiWeek, I’m (attempting) to share a new piece of writing throughout the week about being Bi+. Learn more about #BiWeek…

Sep 18, 2020

Title: Bi Week, three people with a bi flag, followed by a non-binary person with a bi flag cape.

Sep 18, 2020

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The Grieving Process of Coming Out Later in Life

In recognition of #BiWeek, I’m (attempting) to share a new piece of writing throughout the week about being Bi+. Learn more about #BiWeek…

Sep 16, 2020

The Grieving Process of Coming Out Later in Life

Sep 16, 2020

Brett Whitmarsh

National Coming Out Day

When I was five, our church pressed us, kids, to accept Jesus into our hearts. They painted a terrifying scenario of what our lives would…

Oct 12, 2018

National Coming Out Day

Oct 12, 2018

Brett Whitmarsh

When do I talk about it?

Today is National Coming Out Day, but whenever I feel like speaking about my sexuality, it feels complicated.

Oct 12, 2017

When do I talk about it?

Oct 12, 2017

Brett Whitmarsh

My Hesitation

Every time I think about coming out more broadly, on Facebook, for example, my knee-jerk thought is the image of my former colleague’s…

Sep 16, 2016

My Hesitation

Sep 16, 2016

Brett Whitmarsh

We All Need Diverse Books

Today I sat in on a session from two incredible influencers in education and literature, authors Donalyn Miller and Teri Lesesne. They…

Jul 31, 2016

Jul 31, 2016

Brett Whitmarsh

No Hallows’ Eve

Halloween and I have never really gotten along. I don’t have anything against it. With an obsession for superheroes and Timelords, I…

Nov 1, 2015

Nov 1, 2015

Brett Whitmarsh

I Make It Weird

I believe in telling people they matter. If someone impacts my life, I feel the least I can do is tell them and thank them. It’s not fake…

Sep 23, 2015

Sep 23, 2015

Brett Whitmarsh

Superman: Always My Hero

This past week Superman came out. Clark Kent was forced to reveal he was Superman against his will. The outing struck a unique nerve for…

Aug 3, 2015

Superman: Always My Hero

Aug 3, 2015

Brett Whitmarsh

Brett Whitmarsh

Dignified casual geek. This blog is for personal writing adventures. Looking for my professional writing/thoughts? Click here: https://medium.com/@BWhitmarsh

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