Stepping Between Binaries

"I'm not comfortable here." "I know."     This exchange happened between my partner and I a few days ago, while at home. It's critical to point out that I did indeed mean that I felt uncomfortable at home, with my family. It's far easier for me to be at work. Far easier.     It's not that I'm particularly fond of working or even that I would consider myself a workaholic. I'm just more comfortable there. It's less stressful. I can think clearly. It's generally quieter. And I don't ...

    Nearly 9 months ago, I sent the following text to my immediate family:    Over the past couple years (read as: decades), I have been struggling with various aspects of myself and my identity.  It has caused a great deal of stress, turmoil, angst, and anger at times.  It's continues to be a long journey with many discoveries.  All of you know some aspects of who I am, but I'd like to introduce all of me to all of you.  Simply put, all the binary logic gates of sexuality, relationships an...