Joe RodriguezTo Be Seen.Have you ever had someone believe in you in the most authentic, genuine way that doesn’t feel obligated or forced? Or had someone…Aug 29, 2019Aug 29, 2019
Joe RodriguezMy Endgame? Storytelling.If you’ve ever ridden the subway in New York City, chances are you’ve come across this scene of fellow riders.Jul 8, 2019Jul 8, 2019
Joe RodriguezComing Out Day: Why Do We Need It?On this coming out day, I felt compelled to create something, write anything. I just had an itch to do something with Coming Out Day. A…Oct 11, 20171Oct 11, 20171
Joe Rodriguez25 Lessons I Learned at 25I get very contemplative around this time every year. Today’s my 25th birthday. Turning a year older is a chance to reflect on how much…Jul 14, 2017Jul 14, 2017
Joe RodriguezLosing My Identities, Finding MyselfTwo years ago, I was very much in a stuck place. I graduated school with a loss of community and no prospects of a job, despite my…Feb 14, 2017Feb 14, 2017
Joe RodriguezShare Your Feelings and ResistSince the election I’ve been feeling a multitude of things including helplessness, sadness, and anger. I feel hope being diminished when I…Feb 2, 2017Feb 2, 2017
Joe RodriguezSurrender, Accept, Forgive, ThriveAs I’m sure many other people do, as the end of the year approaches, I’ve been thinking about this past year, what I’ve done, what I…Dec 29, 2016Dec 29, 2016
Joe RodriguezBirthday Stress & LonelinessBirthdays are typically a joyous day. You survived another year! You’re older, wiser, changed for better and maybe for worse, but here you…Jul 7, 2016Jul 7, 2016
Joe RodriguezWhat the Orlando Massacre Means to a Gay Latino 20-somethingSince the horrific news of the Orlando Massacre was released, I was hurt. I was angry, I was shaken that it happened in a place where LGBT…Jun 20, 2016Jun 20, 2016
Joe RodriguezHow My Estranged Father Watched Me Grow Up OnlineThe Internet is a deep, enigmatic, and beautiful place. You could know so much about a person without knowing anything about their lives…Apr 19, 20161Apr 19, 20161