

The cost of transitioning
Changing one’s physical gender to match their mental one has many costs. Here in Manitoba, the cost of the gender affirmation surgery...


Coming out at work
By now, most of you must know that I’m transgender. Being transgender is not an easy way to live. I grew up in constant depression...


The Meaning of Life
A while ago, I asked a coworker “What is the meaning of life?” ( and I wasn’t talking about a Monty Python movie). The reply I got was...


Christmas Is Here
Christmas is here and there will be peace on Earth and goodwill towards mankind. But is there goodwill? Or is there even peace? How...


I Am Woman
“I am woman, hear me roar.” When Helen Reddy sang out these words in 1972, they rang strongly to me. Which was kind of funny when you...


Hole In My Heart
The native man slowly walks through the forest. There is a tear in his eye. He came across a hole in the ground that held three bunnies....


I Am A Superhero
They named me Richard. A nice enough name, I guess, but not one I really took to. I preferred my alter ego, Rachelle. In case you haven't...


Playing In The Moonlight
I'm sitting here. Waiting. Will she come tonight? I look longingly out the window. The snow glittering in the moonlight. Two cats playing...


Girls night... in. (Written in May 2010.)
She showed up at the door at 6:15PM; 15 minutes earlier than the time of the invitation. She was greeted at the door by a big hug from...


The Trip to Montreal
It's June 25, 2011 and I'm in Montreal. I'm sitting here rejoicing in what is going to happen to me within the next couple of days. The...