How I Gave in to Fear in Rural Missouri My hometown is in rural Missouri. I didn’t come out until I was an adult because I knew my conservative Christian family would not accept me, not to mention my school, church, friends, or community. This year, I heard my town was hosting a Pride event. IContinue reading “Are You Afraid of Pride?”
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Mouse Without Tale
This Blitz poem was inspired by the story of Matthew Shepard and anyone who is the subject of violence and discrimination.
National Singles Day
Celebrating Singleness Yes, today is National Singles Day–a day that we are supposed to celebrate our “singleness.” First, I should say that I do enjoy my alone time. I sometimes drive to work with the radio turned off so I can think. I turn off the TV while I’m writing so I can concentrate, andContinue reading “National Singles Day”
Being in the Closet Isn’t So Bad
Brandon Ellrich writes a satirical view on coming out of the closet.
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Warnings
This is a short work of fiction with a lesson about the dangers of discrimination and homophobia.
Better to Have Loved?
I don’t normally post on a Sunday, but since it’s Valentine’s Day, I thought I should put out a “love poem” of sorts. Anyway… Happy Valentine’s Day.
Coming Out
I came out of the closet today. I’d been trying to blend in for so long, hanging around with others like me, but still feeling like I stuck out like a sore thumb. I always thought it was obvious–the flashy colors, my style, the way I carried myself. It was just the way I wasContinue reading “Coming Out”
New Book Now Available!
“I should’ve killed myself this morning. In a bigger city, being gay wouldn’t be so bad; at least, from what I’ve heard. But when you live in the Bible Belt, go to a small school, small church, small community, full of small minds, it’s not so easy.” Teenage life is never simple. For Melissa, thingsContinue reading “New Book Now Available!”
Brandon Ellrich, Writer/Author/Poet 