“There is no perfection, only beautiful versions of brokenness.” — Shannon L. Alder
“There is no perfection, only beautiful versions of brokenness.” — Shannon L. Alder
In less than one month, (unless COVID changes things) I will be going in for my next surgical procedure. This is how it’s described in my…
Products and Brands I Appreciate as a Trans Man
Products and Brands I Appreciate as a Trans Man
There are some products and brands that I really appreciatemuch more than others — as a transgender man.
Sharing Life Lessons Podcast
Sharing Life Lessons Podcast
Recently I had the honor and the pleasure of being the special guest on Hamidah Thanawal’s aSharing Life Lessons podcast. That podcast is…
I’m Back…Now that I Can Breathe Again.
I’m Back…Now that I Can Breathe Again.
Yes…you’ve probably noticed that it’s been quite some time since I added anything at all to my blog. Truth of the matter is that I didn’t…
Gender Dysphoria
Gender Dysphoria
For the first time in a long time, today I have experienced this. Someone called from my endocrinologist’s office to reschedule an existing…
Back from Boston (No, they Didn’t Keep Me)
Back from Boston (No, they Didn’t Keep Me)
I spent last week in Boston, so I could be seen by the doctors and nurses at Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center — the official hospital…
WHY are You Afraid of Me???
WHY are You Afraid of Me???
Today is Transgender Day of Visibility. I took a “Day for Me’ and got a tattoo and celebrated myself, others like me, and all the ones who…
2 Steps Forward, 3 Steps Back
2 Steps Forward, 3 Steps Back
Every time I think things are moving in a positive direction, I hit another roadblock or more hurdles to jump through. Nothing since my…
A Silver Lining
A Silver Lining
The beauty of silver lining is that they don’t take away the rain. Rather, they provide an umbrella. Elizabeth Messina
The Need for More Inclusive Healthcare
The Need for More Inclusive Healthcare
This is going to be a lengthy one. So sit down, strap in, and read carefully.
My Second “2nd Opinion”
My Second “2nd Opinion”
Thanks to Cisco, once again, I have been provided (completely free) with another second opinion — this time on the edema I’ve been dealing…
The Journey Continues…
The Journey Continues…
It’s been a while since I’ve updated everyone…mostly because I’ve just been super busy. Work is a lot busier and I recently started Real…
It’s Been a While
It’s Been a While
Wow…I just realized how long it’s been since I posted an update to my blog.
Good News…Sprinkled with Pain and Unanswered Questions
Good News…Sprinkled with Pain and Unanswered Questions
So…I don’t think I told you all…but my birth certificate was updated with my new legal name and gender on October 31st. I did post it on…
How Am I Supposed to Feel About This?
How Am I Supposed to Feel About This?
Well, folks…I received my second opinion (dated Oct. 27th) through Advance Medical (an amazing service offered to Cisco employees). I…
There’s No Playbook For This…
There’s No Playbook For This…
It’s taken me a while to even feel like updating my blog since my second surgery (for skin grafts) on Sept. 18th…but here it goes.
One Nipple Down (Literally)& Skin Grafts to Go
One Nipple Down (Literally)& Skin Grafts to Go
So, here are the latest pics (since I last posted) of my chest. Since my last blog:
Two Sleeps Away from Phase 2
Two Sleeps Away from Phase 2
Well…my next surgery — which will include skin grafts — is scheduled for Friday morning. I have to be at the hospital by 6 AM. I am…