Judy Blume and Self-Love Melissa Carter Outspoken February 2, 2023 0As I enter the phase of life where my period is ending, how appropriate now to look back at my...
Not Getting Around Melissa Carter Outspoken January 6, 2023 0We took Mr. Carter to Walt Disney World for the first time last March. The original trip was planned for...
They Stood Me Up! Melissa Carter Outspoken December 1, 2022 0I spent the morning preparing, taking notes and studying articles and YouTube videos. I showered, took time with my hair...
Transgender Talk Melissa Carter Outspoken November 3, 2022 0I remember asking my mother when my penis was going to grow. Bless her heart, Millie Pete just nodded and...
My Son’s Pride Melissa Carter Outspoken October 6, 2022 0A staff member at my son’s school emailed me shortly after classes returned in August. She listened to me on...
My Conditioned Traveler’s Reluctance Melissa Carter Outspoken September 8, 2022 0I have to be coerced into traveling. I have friends who begin planning for their next trip the day they...
Art & Love Melissa Carter Outspoken August 4, 2022 0When I think of art, I think of my mother. I even remember the first time I saw her paint....
Lesbians and Their Pets Melissa Carter Outspoken July 21, 2022 0Lesbians love their animals. Honestly, have you ever been to a lesbian’s home and not seen a pet dish of...
The Hypocrisy of Guns Melissa Carter Outspoken June 2, 2022 0I have been with someone who has gone to get an abortion. It’s not as easy as walking in a...
Playground Politics Melissa Carter Outspoken May 5, 2022 0Humans are creatures of habit, whether we realize it or not. I was reminded of this when my son asked...
Middle Age Hangover Melissa Carter Outspoken April 7, 2022 0I remember back in the day when I could spend the evening at Revolution or The Otherside and bounce back...