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Tag Archives: Family
Wilted Orchids, Deep Roots a.k.a. How to Plan for a Funeral
How do you decorate for a party you never wanted to attend? How do you fill a room with cheer when no cheer can possibly be found? “What would he want?” we asked ourselves over and over again, as if … Continue reading
Posted in Confessions, Essays, Off Our Chests, Opinions, Personal, Uncategorized
Tagged cancer, Family, fear, feelings, grief, love, personal, personal story
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Funeral Speeches
Today was my grandfather’s funeral and for it, I wrote a speech. Just like I did for my grandmother‘s and brother‘s funerals. In 18 months, I’ve written three speeches for three family members’ funerals. I’m proud of all three speeches, … Continue reading
The Self-Deprecating Rabbit Hole
It’s amazing how quickly I can fall down the self-deprecating rabbit hole. One simple image sends a million negative thoughts racing to the front of my brain and soon I’m falling over, tripping into the void of despair, hating things … Continue reading
Posted in Body Positivity, Featured, Personal
Tagged body image, Family, fat, fear, gay, insecurities, lesbian, personal, personal story, plus-size, queer, relationships, shame
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To Lauren:
To Lauren: You are the usual colorful character I’ve grown to love, the sex-talking guru who I and many others can always seek advice from, and the friend whose friendship with I admire the most. You are Queerie Bradshaw, the … Continue reading
Posted in Off Our Chests, Other, People, Queerie Bradshaw
Tagged brother, cancer, Family, friend, fuck cancer, love, sisters
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For My Brother, Andrew Joseph Fleming, November 21, 1986 to November 5, 2012
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, Silence the pianos and with muffled drum Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead Scribbling on the … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Off Our Chests
Tagged Andrew, cancer, death, Family, grief, personal
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