this week I am here with my good friend nick to transcend the conversation on queer identity more than I ever have in this space before. we are diving deep into how fluid & complex queer identity can be. nick is gracious & vulnerable enough to share with me some of the experiences he has had as a parent & an individual navigating his own gender, and how those experiences have impacted himself, his family dynamic, and many of the other connections he's had in his life. we're hashing out family acceptance, social acceptance, and even the inner-community hate that many queer people experience. regardless of how someone identifies, one of the biggest points we stress is this- it is okay to try on or throw away as many "labels" as you want or need, until you find a size that fits YOU best. it doesn't make a difference how long it takes, and how anyone else perceives you in doing that doesn't matter either, as long as it fits the person you are. in the midst of yet another wave of legislative violence against queer & trans communities, these conversations are so important, and I am so grateful I know so many beautiful, queer lights who are willing to have them with me. trans people will always exist. always take up space, should not make themselves small for anyone. queer voices need to be amplified yesterday, now, & forever, because no queer person walks free until we all do.