Brave New Love

A bodyworker saved my life last week. It was like magic.

A 9th Generation Queer Texan’s take on family, hardship, and growth.

“I’m sorry if I offended anybody,” I sad to my mom after a conversation with my family over the holiday weekend.

Is my faith about moving closer to control or leaning into discomfort?

Thoughts on self-compassion, evolving worldviews, and trauma on January 6th.

Discussing authenticity and creating space with Danielle Skidmore.

Why I'm voting No on Prop B

I think I’ve misunderstood what ‘peace’ means for much of my life.

Tips & encouragement for new LGBTQ+ allies with religious or otherwise non-accepting backgrounds.

My experience leading up to taking medical leave for mental health

In the late fall of 2018, I went on medical leave for mental health from my corporate job.

A step-by-step self-care guide during COVID-19 lockdown.

Discussing my White privilege, problematic invulnerability, and dealing with discomfort.

This year’s Pride post will focus on the joy in unlearning some Texanisms on my authenticity journey.

Discussing a favorite character from one of my all-time favorite superhero teams as we explore the intersection of my faith & current events

One fond memory I have from growing up is going with my dad and brother to check on our cows.

I have a concern that I wanted to share regarding our future, how we view the world, and how we treat each other.

A story from my past that gives me hope for the present.

My story of embracing and celebrating my feminine side.

I shared in my newsletter back in January that I’d like to start hosting a virtual book club for folks in the BraveNewLove community who...