This is an point of self-reflection. However, it feels very stream of consciousness so im going to just go with it. I think for most of my life, ive gone through different stages of self identity. Quiet and insecure, outspoken and loud, cancer patient, gay guy, surf photographer, irresponsible and (heavily) drug dependent college student, […]

(DISCLAIMER: I am not a certified medical or mental health professional, this blog is meant to be shared as a personal experience and reflection) Im back with my thoughts after the longest break from this blogging space. I took a much needed sabbatical from sharing my thoughts publicly. I was hard on myself for taking […]

(DISCLAIMER: I am not a certified medical or mental health professional, this blog is meant to be shared as a personal experience and reflection) Im back! after taking a two-week long break from this. I’ve found that this blog has been equally daunting as it is fulfilling. Its like an emotional vaccine, and I feel […]

Please read the previous post before reading this, if you haven’t already https://blakeeverettcrawford.com/2024/07/10/my-initial-coming-out-story-why-speaking-your-truth-can-save-your-life/ After my initial coming out to my father, I spent the rest of our two week European excursion in relative peace. I had done something brave. I discovered the power of speaking my truth and the freedom I could gain from being […]