Archive for category: Hope and Light

Who am I, Really.

Carly Holloway October 23, 2020 Hope and Light 7

Mr. Peabody, Sherman, and I took a recent trip in their Way-Back Machine landing safely in 1965—a little journey into the past. The scenery was stunning…one moment in their time machine, the next in a middle school P. E. locker room. I was taken by an old, familiar feeli...

I Want to Live Like That

Vanessa Law August 29, 2020 Hope and Light 12

At times in our community we come across those who are different from us. I encourage you, as I encourage myself, to find love and compassion.

August recipient of Trans Aid

Julie August 28, 2020 Hope and Light 4

My name is Julie. I am a 62 year old transwoman and I started my transition in 2014 when I was 56, late as it was, but better late than never I say! Why have I transitioned so late in life? Well, I didn’t just wake up one morning and think, “Hey, I want to be a woman!” ...

Enjoying What We DO Have

April King August 14, 2020 Hope and Light 10

I don’t know about you ladies, but this Coronavirus has put quite a damper on my April time. For me, she has always been a release, but she has also been a way to express myself out in public. That option has been taken away from me for months by this virus, and I miss it. ...

Falling Apart

Winter Clark June 21, 2020 Hope and Light 3

Hello all I was recently having a tough time thinking my life was falling apart and wondering how I was going to be able to carry on. A friend of mine posted this on facebook and it really struck me and made me reassess my current situation. Me: Hello God. God: Hello… Me: I...

HER Poem

Jaiylyn Lawley May 21, 2020 Hope and Light 0

HER Poem Sunday night stress Always present. Living lies and secrets. I should be wearing a dress. My life now begins, Realizations came late. I had a suspicion She was hidden within. Girl friends I had, There was no problem there. But my romantic moves Always seemed to go...

On Being Michelle and On Being Here

Michelle Liefde May 17, 2020 Hope and Light 3

It is Saturday, early evening, and I sit at home wondering what to do with myself during this unsure and stressful time. With a warmer than usual night and a somewhat quiet and subdued world outside my door, the thought crossed my mind that maybe just maybe it was time for Michel...

The Fire Within

Cynthia S May 10, 2020 Hope and Light 0

I saw two pictures the other day in chat; one of a fire with roaring flames and the other glowing embers. It struck me that those images are representative of the lives many of us lead. For many, the kindling had always been there inside us, early in our lives—it just neede...

Hope in Despair, Light through the Darkness

Vanessa Law March 22, 2020 Hope and Light 5

It would perhaps be an understatement to say that there is a lot going on in the world at the moment. In large and small ways the spread of COVID-19 has touched everyone in the US and around the world. The CDC provides good advice on how to maintain physical health and updates on...