Archive - Thrive

You know, Being N*ked Is Awesome

After a lifetime of indoctrinated fear, ignorance, and self-loathing, coming out of the closet has helped me feel comfortable in my skin... for the…

17 hrs ago •

Thoughts On The Death Of A Horrible Man

When it came to his evangelical "witness" he was truly terrible and very anti-lgbtq+, yet, I feel an irritating compassion.

Jul 24 •

Time To Thrive w/ Randy Video Update

Jul 21 •

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It's Ok To Not Know Everything

Being able to say “I don’t know,” is sometimes a sweet relief...

Jul 19 •

My Thrive Substack Writing/Video Schedule

What a crazy (good) year. Now time to get back to some creative efforts I truly miss.

Jul 17 •

Someone Tried To Assassinate Trump & Eli The Dramahuahua Is Oblivous

I wish I could be Eli, but I can't ignore this very dark day in American history...

Jul 14 •

When I Hate the Haters, Am I Becoming What I Hate? Possibly

When I look into the mirror, the last thing I want to see is the troll I could become...

Jul 10 •

A Look At Trump's Playbook, Project 2025, And Its Connections To Systemic Religious Stigma Against LGBTQ+ People

The Heritage Foundation has 900+ pages of poison to show Trump exactly how Christian Nationalism (not the love of God) should be installed if he wins…

Jul 2 •

June 2024

Can I Find Healing Through Writing?

“I went through a LOT of what you wrote about in the book; would writing a memoir help me heal?” Here are a few thoughts...

Jun 24 •

Exodus No Longer Exists, But The Destructive Legacy Remains

We announced the closing Of Exodus 11 years ago but conversion therapy, especially in its ex-gay form, is stronger than ever.

Jun 18 •

May 2024

The Pope Provides A Perfect Example of Conversion Therapy's Systemic Roots

Conversion therapy is based on toxic theology that empowers systemic (thorough, at every level) homophobia in both the Evangelical and Catholic church.

May 29 •

WHY Book Endorsements–John Smid, Former Very Influential Ex-gay Leader–Jennifer Foster, CoFounder of One Orlando Alliance

These endorsements are from one very long time friend, John, and a dear friend I met soon after coming out of the closet.

May 18 •

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