Authentic Me

Living with a chronic illness for which there is no cure takes a toll on your mind, body and spirit. After thirteen years of battling...

I’m overwhelmed with sadness when I think about my unmarried friends who are grieving over the end of long-term relationships. They’re...

One of the fondest memories I have of my mother was when I was about five years-old. I watched her juggle her books in her arms as she...

I am ashamed to admit that I did not know God until I knew God. I remember my mother teaching me to say the Lord’s Prayer when I was a...

Within mere hours, my emotions swung from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. It was April, and I looked forward to my son...

Katie Dianne Spurlock’s reputation preceded her. While in high school, my son Kyle occasionally spoke of a young lady that all the boys...

Every December 1st, I experience a sadness that makes me realize just how precious life is. As World AIDS Day approaches, I struggle as I...

My Dearest Son, My womb ached for you. In a world that diminished my existence, you were a seed that was never expected to grow. But you...

I. AM. TERRIFIED. The novel Coronavirus has forever impacted our lives as we know them. For many of us, the impact will linger long after...

This year marked the best celebration of Gay Pride I’ve experienced in 40 years of being an out lesbian. The month of June kicks off Gay...