I had the distinct pleasure of being interviewed by Eddie Pierce, Jr., an author and founder of Rainbow Room Publishing (RRP), for his podcast, “RRP Live!” Among other topics, we discussed my path as a journalist and an author, my experience as an Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) survivor/subject matter expert/ advocate/speaker, and why IPV/A is a major theme in my [...]
Greetings, Y’all! I’m proud to announce that I just signed a publishing deal with Rainbow Advocacy Press to publish my upcoming novel, “RUTHLESS!”, the new installment in my “Nothing Can Tear Us Apart” (NCTUA) series (Gay/Ethnic/Psychological Thriller). The release date for “RUTHLESS!” is Tuesday, August 18, 2026. “SHATTERED!” is the current installment in the “NCTUA” series. Rainbow Advocacy Press is a global publisher of books, podcasts, and Substack content. The company “publishes and stewards works that advance human [...]
Ahh, Grindr! That "Portal to Pleasure." When Grindr debuted in March 2009, it was one of the first geosocial apps for LGBTQ+ individuals. It has become the largest and most popular mobile app for our community. So, for countless Gay/SGL men, Grindr is their go-to way of "reaching out and touching" each other. (And I ain't talkin' about anything related to [...]
Oh, my! It's a shiny New Year! And with the year ahead come all those ambitious, dramatic—and myriad — promises we make. We fervently vow, "This year's gonna be different 'cause THIS TIME, I'm gonna stick to my New Year's Resolutions!" Just like glue. So, it would be rather nifty to explore the roots of this time-honored tradition and then examine [...]
Oh, lawd. Where has the year gone? And it’s THAT time of the year again! And you’re an LGBTQ+ individual who’s dreading it. Precisely what am I talking about? The Holidays, dagnabbit! Why might you be in a major funk? Maybe you feel you can’t be your authentic self around family because you’re still closeted. Or, you might be alone, [...]
Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) is a serious, growing, and potentially life-threatening public health problem that affects millions of Americans. Within the LGBTQ+ community, IPV/A describes physical, sexual, emotional, and/or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. And due to stigma, this hellish and dysfunctional cycle of behavior is often dramatically underreported. So, what is stigma? According [...]
Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) is a serious, growing, and potentially life-threatening public health problem that affects millions of Americans. Within the LGBTQ+ community, IPV/A describes physical, sexual, emotional, and/or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. And due to stigma, this hellish and dysfunctional cycle of behavior is often dramatically underreported. So, what is stigma? According [...]
In the LGBTQ+ community, domestic violence and abuse is known as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A). My last several posts focused on Separation Violence and Abuse, which can be the most dangerous point in a dysfunctional relationship. One of the most pervasive and entrenched misconceptions regarding IPV/A is that victims will be safe if they could just leave their abusers. However, leaving doesn’t necessarily stop the [...]
October is designated National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (NDVAM). In the LGBTQ+ community, domestic violence and abuse is known as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A). My last several posts focused on Separation Violence and Abuse, which can be the most dangerous point in a dysfunctional relationship. One of the most pervasive and entrenched misconceptions regarding IPV/A is that victims will be safe if they could just [...]
October is designated National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (NDVAM). In the LGBTQ+ community, domestic violence and abuse is known as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A). My previous IPV/A articles for Wyattevans.com and Qstack (the LGBTQIA+ Community of Substacks) focused on Separation Violence and Abuse (SVA), which can be the most dangerous point in a dysfunctional relationship. One of the most pervasive and entrenched misconceptions regarding IPV/A is that [...]
October is designated National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (NDVAM). In the LGBTQ+ community, domestic violence and abuse is known as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A). My previous IPV/A articles for Wyattevans.com and Qstack (the LGBTQIA+ Community of Substacks) revealed the most common myths of this demoralizing and destructive cycle of behavior. Today, I’m focusing on Separation Violence and Abuse, which can be the most dangerous point in a dysfunctional relationship. One [...]
It’s purple month! You might ask: “What’s that?” Allow me to explain. We wear purple—actually, a purple ribbon—as a symbol used to honor victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence/abuse. October has been designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence and abuse within the LGBTQ+ community is known as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A). According to the National [...]
