Prism & Pen

She knew my truth and realized I was living vicariously through her

Finding it took us on a wild goose chase of two nights, three strangers, and one very wrong turn

Say his name, please, as you also think about an anonymous trans girl in Florida

A one-sided ass-whooping

My gender identity is dictated by me and only me

An ENTIRE POLITICAL PARTY is ALL IN with us! That is the new normal we should celebrate!

Here’s an exciting new project we can’t do without you.

Someone’s watching us

Part One: Homonationalism

Navigating the evolving landscape of social connections into adulthood as an LGBTQ+ person

I was part of a show called “Still At It,” which celebrates the continuing contributions to society made by people over 75

It’s become clear to me that I have more work to do… on myself.

Who doesn’t love a good locked room mystery? Maybe the guy locked in the room

Class is never out!

A Prism & Pen writers prompt

Dismantling the traffic jam of grief to move forward

Short answer: no, it’s not.

Prism & Pen Weekly Digest 8 September 2024

All the little dysphorias

A version of this story won the NYC Moth StorySlam last week!

My brain and body are settling in.

It’s… Complicated

These are the stories I know from living with him for 41 years!

A fictional love story grounded in some reality

Meeting the family

Musings on identity and happiness

Funny how the ones who slip away leave lasting lessons — whether they intended to or not.