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 [...]
I’m now on Qstack, the LGBTQIA+ Community of Substacks. Thanks to Troy Ford, the author of "LAMB: A Novel In Snapshots" and the publisher of Qstack, for giving me the encouragement and nudge that I needed (smile). Anywho, give it a read at https://wyattoutloud.substack.com/p/you-lovin-me-to-death-is-killing More great stuff is coming later this Fall!
Fiction By "The Chocolate Romantic" Here's the deal: Two hawt, hung, and horny star-crossed lovers split up but are trying to find their way back to each other. However, they fall into steamy sexual situations that may derail their reunion! Follow this continuing saga to see where their "sin-sational" journey ultimately leads them. Chapter Two Carrying around a broken [...]
Fiction by “The Chocolate Romantic” Here’s the deal: Two hawt, hung, and horny star-crossed lovers split up but are trying to find their way back to each other. However, they fall into steamy sexual situations that may derail their reunion! Follow this continuing saga to see where their “sin-sational” journey ultimately leads them. Chapter One Ever wanted a man [...]
Over the years, I’ve queried LGBTQ folks of various ages and stripes about criticisms they may have of Pride Month in general and their particular Pride celebrations. Frequent comments include “Pride Month is way too commercial. It doesn’t adequately reflect its true meaning. Prides are not serious enough; you know, too much glam and glitter and too many parties.” So exactly [...]
Essex Hemphill! The groundbreaking, uber-talented, and openly and unabashedly gay/SGL (same gender loving) African-American poet and author—truly was a force of nature. Ahead of his time, Mr. Hemphill blazed the way for many Black Gay/SGL (same gender loving) authors. Including myself. Today is the birthday of this sensational scrivener. Therefore, I pay homage to this phenom, who left us far too soon. [...]
I fervently believe in “Food for the Soul.” As you know, I’ve written about this topic several times over the years. And with the growing social/political chaos and uncertainty that we find ourselves in, it’s high time I do so again. Precisely, what is “Food for the Soul?” Well, it’s what I absorbed from Wishes Fulfilled, the wildly popular tome by Dr. Wayne Dyer, [...]
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, I pose the question, “What makes a healthy and enduring long-term LGBTQ+ relationship successful?” To help find the answer, I had a conversation with one of my good buddies, Malcolm. For several years now, he’s been enjoying a successful union with Leon. I inquired how they accomplish it; ya know, how they’ve managed to keep it [...]
Eddie Pierce, Jr., founder of Rainbow Room Publishing (RRP), reviews Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—SHATTERED! by Wyatt O'Brian Evans. “I’m finding Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—SHATTERED! to be quick in pacing, wit-filled, impactful short, and easily digestible chapters. From the visceral, shocking, and gripping search and rescue during a brutal East Coast blizzard in the opening scene SHATTERED! arrests the readers’ attention [...]
Review by Michael Yang, VP, Urlink Print and Media “Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—SHATTERED!” by Wyatt O. Evans is a gripping continuation of the emotional rollercoaster that is the relationship between Wes and ‘Tonio, two charismatic and complex characters fighting to keep their love alive amidst a whirlwind of personal turmoil. This second installment in the series delves deep into heavy themes [...]
Ohhhhhhhhh, myyyyy gawd. 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, feeling isolated. All of this can [...]
“For many in the LGBTQ+ community, it’s not always about heading back to the family dinner table—it’s about creating your own home with those who love and celebrate you,” according to Fagabond.com, an LGBTQ+ travel site. “Instead of enduring that traditional holiday spread where Uncle Bob’s nosiness is inevitable, why not vibe with friends who really get you?” Regarding the holidays, [...]
