by Jay Tripp | Aug 13, 2020 | All Articles
We stay in situations we believe we belong in, even when they are painfully hurting us. Why do we stay in these situations? Is it because we feel that our sense of commitment means we must stay connected? Getting the courage to leave bad connections can be a...
by Jay Tripp | Jul 27, 2020 | All Articles, Jay’s Story Time
Earlier in July, I tested positive for the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19). I didn’t get tested for curiosity. I got tested because I had developed a fever that would not go away. I’m going to go through my COVID-19 experience and the things I learned along...
by Jay Tripp | Jun 22, 2020 | All Articles, Jay’s Story Time
Over the weekend, my husband and I drove to my hometown from Atlanta. It was a 2-hour drive. As we were about 45 minutes away, my husband was asleep, but I noticed something. I was in the fast lane zooming and making strides when I came upon a blue Jeep Cherokee. On...
by Jay Tripp | Jun 14, 2020 | All Articles, LGBTQ Advice and Support, LGBTQ Family and Allies
Does my Gay Pride make you uncomfortable? Good. LGBT people like me have come a long way. We have had to hide their truth for years. Some of us have to do it because our lives depend on it. Some of us hide because we fear rejection and losing our family connections....
by Jay Tripp | Jun 6, 2020 | All Articles, Coming Out
Hi Jay! How did you become so comfortable with sharing yourself and being out publicly as a gay man? ~ T.A Advice for LGBT Coming Out and Being Public Hi T.A. This has been a journey, and it’s one that I am currently writing on. Stay tuned for when I post it....
by Jay Tripp | Jun 5, 2020 | Advice for LGBTQ Adolescents, All Articles, LGBTQ Advice and Support
One day, in 1993, one of my school mates shouted across the playground that I was gay. That day set the tone for the rest of my school year where I was constantly bullied and picked on based on an accusation. I was ten years old. It was an accusation to them, but for...
