Mar
01
Shoving My Queer Agenda in Your Face — Take It!
For as long as I can remember it’s always been a man and a woman.
For as long as
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Darren Stehle
You make a real difference in the world every time you stand up courageously and proudly for what you know is right, ethically supporting a common humanity of dignity and equity.
Feb
26
What Are We Striving For — As Individuals and as a Human Collective?
Some time ago I watched the third season of Netflix’s Chef’s Table. One of the featured chefs, Jeong
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Feb
22
To Be Happy and Fulfilled As Gay Men We Need To Break Out Of The Box
When Did You Come Out?
If you’re over 40 you might have come out at a time when you
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Feb
19
Kevin Spacey, #MeToo, And The Problem Of Gay Shame
“As those closest to me know, in my life I have had relationships with both men and women. I have
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Feb
19
Today I Saw My Body in the Mirror and It’s Ageing
Actually, I wanted to write that my body has betrayed me.
That sounds more dramatic and outside of my control.
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Feb
16
What I Learned About Loving My Body As A Gay Man
Everyone has a story about their body. Some of us want to look great for the beach, to feel powerful
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Feb
14
The 10 Commandments for Being a Respectable Gay Man
Behold!
The 10 Commandments of heteronormativity for gay men who want to fit in, fall in line, and be respectable.
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Feb
13
By Fitting In Have You Left the Best Parts of You In The Closet?
One of my biggest realizations from reading The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs was that my success in life is
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Feb
08
You’re Gay, Out, and Successful – Is That All There Is?
The trappings of normality in the straight world come with a cost.
Fitting in requires an investment of false energy
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Feb
05
Why It’s Never Too Late to Change, No Matter How Old You Are
On Saturday, January 27, 2018 I was interviewed by my friend and media-personality, Shaun Proulx on his SiriusXM Canada show.
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