A few weeks ago, I had surgery for a back issue, and the recovery has been a bit rougher than I anticipated. In addition to feeling significant soreness and fatigue, I was not allowed to raise my arms above my shoulders or bend, lift, or twist for 30 days. Yesterday finally marked 30 days since the surgery, and I celebrated by doing exciting things like bending over to tie my shoes, leaning over to put my breakfast dishes in the dishwasher, and reaching for office supplies on a high shelf. I...

Reader, I know the info below won't apply to everyone. If you're not a parent of a trans kiddo, no worries. But you might know someone who is. Please consider forwarding this email their way. I want as many parents as possible to know this important resource exists. TIA! Come be with people who just GET IT. The Parents of Trans Youth Community (PTYC) is a secure, upbeat online space for parents and caregivers who affirm and support their trans kids (of any age). You’ll find like-minded folks,...

Did you catch the President's State of the Union speech this week? Nah, I didn't either. I figured I'd catch the highlights later rather than subjecting myself to that man's voice for 107 minutes. As you can imagine, this "highlight" really chapped my hide: "No state can be allowed to rip children from their parents' arms and transition them to a new gender against the parents’ will. Who would believe that we’re even talking about this? We must ban it, and we must ban it immediately." Raise...