Am I Non-Binary?
Earlier this year, a court in Oregon let a person legally change their gender to “non-binary.” It’s fantastic that the law acknowledges that there’s more to gender than merely male or female. europa...
View ArticleBinding with KT Tape – My Experience
If pushed to label my gender, I’d say I’m non-gendered. While I am biologically female, I don’t think the American constructs of man or woman fit for me. I have no plans to surgically alter my...
View ArticleMulling Over my Gender Identity
It’s been about three months since I came out about questioning my gender. For now, I’m most comfortable identifying as non-gendered. I don’t feel like I fit with the concept of being a woman or a man....
View ArticleBeing Non-Binary in a Binary World
One of the most challenging things about being non-binary is when I’m reminded that I live in a society that was not created for people like me. Photo by Roger Griggs Non-Binary Travel There are...
View ArticleComing Out Day: Queer and Non-Binary
I am queer and non-binary. I used to identify as bisexual, but now I use the umbrella term “queer” since I can be attracted to any gender. Since I’m “non-binary,” meaning I don’t identify as a man or a...
View ArticleUndeniable Recap of 2017
2016 was bad. I felt as if that year couldn’t end soon enough. But it’s as if 2017 started the year saying, “Hold my beer” and it went downhill from there. I had a lot of challenges this year...
View ArticleUndeniable Recap of 2018
It’s been a busy year, and I’ve barely blogged a thing. Sorry about that. I’ll do better in 2019. I’m glad I keep my jar of happy memories next to my bed to remind me of all the good things that...
View ArticleEveryday Non-binary Challenges
Earlier this week, I was featured in an article where agender and non-binary people (not male or female) debunked myths about our identities. I got to share some the everyday challenges I face as a...
View ArticleLGBTQ Bills Introduced in Arizona
Rainbow Flag by Stock Catalog I did a quick search on the proposed bill for this session in the Arizona legislature and saw that there are at least five bills that are related to LGBTQ rights. I am...
View ArticlePeeing in Public while Non-binary
Photo by tedeytan from Flickr (Creative Commons License) So many issues related to people who are not heterosexual or cisgender come down to two issues: what to wear and where to pee. I’m non-binary....
View ArticleSwitched to a Menstrual Cup
If talk about menstruation (periods) or blood makes you squeamish, you might not want to read this post. Seven months and eight periods ago, I traded in my tampons for a menstrual cup. I’m so glad I...
View ArticleNo Gender Neutral Option for “Sir” or “Ma’am”
The other day, I was at Office Max, picking up ink for my printer. The clerk and I had a good conversation, joked a bit, while they rang me up. When the transaction was complete, I turned to leave and...
View ArticleWhy Being Non-Binary Matters
I’m speaking to a group of lawyers this week about being non-binary. Since I’m always me, I asked my Facebook friends to tell me what question they have or have had about my non-binary experience or...
View ArticleMy Pronouns are They/Them
I am non-binary, meaning I’m not a man or a woman. When people used to ask me what my pronouns are, I used to say I don’t care as long as you’re being respectful. I was fine with “he,” “she” or...
View ArticleAll Genders Deserve Equal Access in Sports
Arizona has joined the number of states that has proposed legislation that would ban male-to-female transgender athletes from competing in female sports unless they have a doctor’s note that proves...
View ArticleWhen Your Kid Says They’re Non-Binary
A few weeks ago, I received a message from one of my classmates from high school that said her child recently came out to her and her husband as non-binary and said their pronouns are they/them. My...
View ArticleIronman Lake Placid – Your Questions Answered
Thank you for being part of my journey to become an Ironman. I hope you’ve enjoyed the other posts to date that highlighted the 2.4-mile swim, the 112-mile bike, the 26.2-mile run, and the numerous...
View ArticleNon-Binary Americans Can’t Get Health Insurance
Did you know that there are no health insurance options for non-binary people in the U.S.? Whenever you apply for health insurance, the application asks for your gender/sex, and every application only...
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