[Book Review] “Keeping You A Secret”, by Julie Anne Peters.
Well, that hit pretty close to home. Honestly, when I started listening to ‘Keeping You A Secret’ (by Julie Ann Peters) via Audible, I was only expecting another cute lesbian story to relax to. Even reading the description after I already finished the book would make it seem that way. But nope, that wasn’t the case as the book got so emotional that it even brought back some of my own personal unwelcomed memories, but not without also leaving a heartfelt impression on me. Now before I get into details, I must advise that this review IS NOT spoiler-free, even if I don’t go into everything. Sorries! Predictable Beginning. Starting off, I would say my biggest criticism of the book would be its rather boring and cliche start. i would even argue that it borders on filler. Holland Jageaur, the protagonist, is seen by her…
It Was All A Trap: From One Dysfunctional Home To The Next.
Be careful who you accept “help” from, especially if the person in question has a religious agenda. At first, I didn’t think I could write this comfortably because it would be practically throwing the people who gave me a place to stay under the bus. But with the grotesque things that were condoned, not only to me but to another person under their roof, this isn’t a matter to stay silent on. My stay was far from the “Rainbow Land” that my friend, Brenna, led me to believe, and this article will be going into what went wrong there. I will discuss how it appeared, how it actually was, and then the fallout of how everything that came to be. The Allure of Paradise. If you read my initial article, “How I Escaped My Abusive And Manipulative Parents”, then you would have probably taken note that…
[Book Review] A Girl Named Adam (By Jordan J. Scavone)
The Power of Gender and Friendship. “A Girl Named Adam” by Jordon J. Scavone is different from the books I usually review on here, thus I’m not too familiar with the criteria that make for a good children’s book. Nonetheless, as a fellow writer, I was able to spot the book’s numerous high points. As a trans person, I looked for anything that may have come off as misrepresentation. However, the truth is, I hardly found anything that was done poorly by this book. You can even say that A Girl Named Adam is near perfect in storytelling, artwork and its cause. Story Since I want to make this as spoiler-free as possible, I’ll keep details to a minimum. This is an interesting one because the book tells the story from the perspective of the trans kid’s friend. Usually, you would find storybooks with LGBT…
How I Escaped My Abusive And Manipulative Parents.
An End To Years of Abuse. At the time of writing this, it has been over two weeks since I left the home of my abusive family. I’m in a more loving family now where I’m away from the people that brought me continuous suffering and misery that affected my mental health. Before this all started, I wasn’t much for talking about my personal life. I liked to pretend all was well, but now I’ve been expressing more of what happens behind the scenes to my friends. About three weeks ago, my mother told me she is giving me four days to leave her home. The Beginning. In case you missed the hints on my website, I’m transgender (I also identify as a lesbian). Unfortunately for my whole life, I’ve had to grow up in a strictly religious household where my mother was the…