Category Archives: Violence

A Gay Man’s Journey to Reclaim Life After Domestic Violence

Posted on April 6, 2017 by guestposting600

(Kristopher Sharp, age 27, stares out of a window in Tulum, Mexico on April 1, 2017.) Guest post by Kristopher Sharp I want to begin with a confession: I almost lost myself in the struggle. It’s often said that time is … Continue reading →

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Until Gun Laws Change, Make Them See

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Ono Kono

Their big guns say … after all it’s just another blood-spattered day. Continue reading →

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Dear Congress, thirty thousand plus and rising

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Ono Kono

Dear Congress, Thirty thousand plus and rising. How many more will lose their lives? What is the magic number? When do you stop craving their gun money? 14 dead, 22 wounded in San Bernardino, California I want to know, how … Continue reading →

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Orlando you have my heart

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Ono Kono

I constantly worry for the safety of my girls (my daughter and her partner). They are publicly open about their relationship — I fear it puts them in danger, even in Seattle. Yesterday’s events reminded me again that this world is not safe for my precious ones. Continue reading →

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Thank You for Changing My Life

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Ono Kono

by Ono Kono Two decades ago, I was unaware of the struggle of LGBT people. Back then, I was a busy working Mom, juggling career and family. I cared about others, but I was asleep when it came to their … Continue reading →

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