Brett WhitmarshBeing a bad biI 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, 2020Sep 19, 2020
Brett WhitmarshCommunity and ValidationIn 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, 2020Sep 18, 2020
Brett WhitmarshThe Grieving Process of Coming Out Later in LifeIn 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, 2020Sep 16, 2020
Brett WhitmarshNational Coming Out DayWhen 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, 2018Oct 12, 2018
Brett WhitmarshWhen 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, 2017Oct 12, 2017
Brett WhitmarshMy HesitationEvery 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, 2016Sep 16, 2016
Brett WhitmarshWe All Need Diverse BooksToday I sat in on a session from two incredible influencers in education and literature, authors Donalyn Miller and Teri Lesesne. They…Jul 31, 2016Jul 31, 2016
Brett WhitmarshNo Hallows’ EveHalloween and I have never really gotten along. I don’t have anything against it. With an obsession for superheroes and Timelords, I…Nov 1, 2015Nov 1, 2015
Brett WhitmarshI Make It WeirdI 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, 2015Sep 23, 2015
Brett WhitmarshSuperman: Always My HeroThis 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, 2015Aug 3, 2015