Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 4
As a young, gay, immigrant man with low socioeconomic status, Patrick had to scratch and claw his way through the education system. He relentlessly fought for his American dream. After graduating from the University of California, Davis with highest honors, Patrick...
Top Tips for Anxious, Stressed Out Guys
Anxiety is common, including for male-identifying people. The world has undergone tremendous changes with the COVID-19 pandemic. This has brought on even more stress and anxiety. Keeping anxiety levels as low as possible is a priority for living a more peaceful,...
Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 3
When his mother made it clear she did not want any involvement with a gay son, Patrick packed up and moved across the country to live with one of his aunts in California. He transferred to Cordova High School, struggling to learn the high school curriculum while...
A Traumatic Event – Part 5
The way I choose to empower others is to lead by example. As the leader in my family, I have everyone counting on me to be my best. It is a lot of responsibility, but I knew that the best way for me to set a good example for my family was to get my education. I...
Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 2
For a period of time, life was finally looking up. Patrick was living with his grandmother, a kind matriarch who worked hard to ensure her grandson always had what he needed. Patrick thought life could not have been any sweeter until he met another woman who also...BLOG HOME
