I was born in North Carolina back in 1985. My parents were both military and served at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg). My mother was a communications specialist and my father… I don’t know what he was. He left when I was 2 years old and I never heard from him after I turned 6. I’m not entirely sure why, but whatever the reasons were died with him in 2008, because I’m never going to get a straight answer from my mother.
I graduated from high school in 2003. Went to Youngstown State for 7 and a half years before dropping out to enter the workforce. Returned to school at Eastern Gateway during the pandemic of 2020 and transferred to Kent State in the Fall of 2022.
2012 – Justine, Austin, Me (Pre-Transition), Alexis
2023 – Kaitlyn, Me, Justine, Dustin
I have five siblings, one brother and four sisters. Each of my sisters has one different parent. Justine and I share both our father and mother. Kaitlin, Dustin and I share the same father, but each has a different mother. Austin, Alexis and I share the same mother, but a different father. The family tree is quite complicated. To say the least.
I’ve had quite a journey. I’m a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and have been for quite a long time. I am also disabled. I struggle with my mental health and advocate for equity within the mental health realm.
Whatever my struggles, I find myself relentless when inspired, and it is here at Kent that I found my inspiration. And with that, I will pursue my dreams, finally.