Labels schmabels

Lesbian, Boi, Goth, Punk, Flower Child, Christian, Pagan, Loving, Nuturing, Selfish, Carefree, Stressed, Fiancé, Child, Sister, Brother, Geek, Nerd, Fundraiser, Goof, Feminine, Masculine, Beyond gender, Queer, Reader, Writer, Lover, Fighter, Strong, Weak, Disabled, Able, Thoughtful, Careless, Clumsy, Poised, Skinny, Fat, Over-eater, Anorexic, Bulimic, Daughter, Grandchild… Putting a label on someone is like trying to fit them into a box.  Each of the labels above could be applied to me. Each of them have been.  None of them sums me up as a whole. Why should we allow labels to define who weContinue reading “Labels schmabels”