Transparency

People often congratulate me regarding my willingness to live my life as openly as I do. I was (marginally) in the closet at the workplace when I served in the military, and ever since my discharge I have sworn to be painfully honest about who Ian Awesome really is. Whether it’s my experience being poz or my understanding of life as seen through the eyes of a meth addict, I have been as transparent as possible. The reasons for this are multiple. The first and loftiest... Read More

I *heart* Portia De Rossi even more now

h/t to Towleroad. Watch Portia De Rossi talk about her coming-out process on Oprah. Read More  Read More

Hatred in God's Name

Today marks 12 years since Matthew Shepard’s tragic death. In 2001, my Mom wrote about his death and how it deepened her fears for about me being young and gay. Written almost ten years ago, her story still speaks directly to the violence and turmoil we endure. My mom passed away 7 years ago but I know wholeheartedly she’d be fighting with all her might to help the LGBTQ youth who are hurting today. Read More  Read More

"It Get's Better."

My dad found out I was gay when I was thirteen. Read More  Read More