by Seth | Sep 16, 2023 | Life
For many years I searched for purpose. I looked in jobs. I explored relationships. I sought out self-help to understand my inner-whatever. And I always came up short. But you don’t have to. If you seek purpose this way, you’ll always be searching. Your...
by Seth | Mar 20, 2023 | Life
As a tarot reader, I was recently asked if I had pulled any cards on the state of the queer community in relation to the GOP. While I hadn’t done so, it got me thinking about why I hadn’t. I used to be an active member of protests, creating art that...
by Seth | Mar 30, 2021 | Life
What Is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter syndrome is the psychological pattern where someone doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments. This experience is something you’re exposed to early on and throughout your life as a gay man. Why? It’s the coming out story. You...
by Seth | Mar 5, 2021 | Life
Trauma, Micro Aggressions, and Shame – Oh My! Childhood trauma is a bitch. This isn’t the kind of trauma that comes with a gaping bloody wound. But the internal scars from our experiences with family are there forever. I’ll never forget my little brother falling...
by Seth | Mar 10, 2020 | Life
I’m Not Crying You’re Crying The first time I had a best friend I was seven. Then our family moved and changed schools. I never saw him again. It’s taken me nearly 38 years to even consider that I might want another best friend. Or that I would let...
by Seth | Nov 11, 2019 | Life
For some gay people finding joy is about acceptance through heteronormative assimilation (Think marriage and “we’re just like youâ€). For others it’s about living their queerest gayest fantasy. And for others it’s about bucking every heteronormative...