Between May and August 2024, I engaged in a self-study where I noted every time people used pronouns and/or gendered/gender neutral language in reference to me. This blog discusses the results of the self-study to demonstrate the frequency of pronouns.

An open letter to “J”, a Pride attendee who thought that my emotional labour should be free.

This blog will briefly discuss the history of Pride, and explore the four themes of Pride today, relating to celebration, community, visibility, and protest.

An open letter to Pride organizers about ‘vetting’ who can participate.

This blog will provide an in-depth view at Sydney’s response to microaggressions that ney have experienced as a queer and trans person; plus a discussion on how to counter microaggressions.

An open letter on the ‘man vs bear’ debate: what it’s about, and why I’d choose the bear.

This blog will discuss the origins of ney/nem pronouns, provide examples of how to use inclusive language, and discuss what to do when we make mistakes.

This blog will discuss the anatomy of a true apology, which includes an acknowledgement of the harm, should center the person harmed, should not include a goal of forgiveness, and should have a commitment to changed behaviour.

In honour of International Asexual Day (April 6), this blog will explore some of Sydney’s experience as an ace/aro person and discuss the importance of ace liberation.

An open letter in honour of both Trans Day of Visibility (2024) and Easter Sunday.

An open letter to 16-year old Brianna Ghey, who died from an act of transphobic violence in 2023.

An open letter to cisgender and heterosexual folks who “want to be queer” because they think it’s the “next cool thing”.

An open letter to those who want to learn how to make a New Year’s resolution to be an advocate, ally, and/or accomplice.

This blog will discuss some of the unique challenges that queer and trans folks experience during the holiday season, and some tips for caring for oneself and one another.

An open letter to those who want to understand the importance of listening in allyship.

An open letter to acknowledge, commemorate, and reflect on the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

This open letter will discuss the realities of the gender binary, how it is harmful, and how to challenge it.

This blog will discuss how trans-exclusionary radical feminism has been harmful to everyone (to feminists, to women, to people of colour, and to trans people) by breaking down their arguments and proposing solutions.

Still a Harry Potter fan? This letter is for you.

This blog will discuss the September 20 protests in Canada, and break down some of the common myths and arguments used by the anti-SOGI crowd.