It wasn’t too long ago that I was a religious fundamentalist with a horrible view of self and a bad mental state. I’ve been thinking about him a lot lately. I’ve felt the need to apologize for him much throughout the last number of years. Man, he got so much wrong. But I’m learning notContinue reading “Old Me”
Author Archives: Tim Coe
10.6.16
Four years ago today, my life changed forever and in ways I would’ve never expected. When I came out as gay four years ago, I did so with caution. If I were to have come out today, I probably would word some things differently, and maybe the whole blog post I wrote back then wouldContinue reading “10.6.16”
#BeHereTomorrow
It’s World Suicide Prevention Day today. If you’ve been around these parts for a while, you know my story and my multiple brushes with death by suicide. This year, I didn’t want to rehash those stories. You can always go to the archive and read them if you wish and I encourage you to doContinue reading “#BeHereTomorrow”
The Rotten Truth
As I’ve mentioned before, The Gospel Coalition has been a huge detriment to my faith. That, and homophobic statements like The Nashville Statement, make it abundantly clear to me that evangelical Christianity has no place for me or my community. Honestly? I see Christ more in my new LGBTQ+ friends than I ever did inContinue reading “The Rotten Truth”
Gay Christian
From my earliest memories I was taught God loved me, but somewhere over those years, that message got lost. I went to a very conservative evangelical Christian school growing up that gave me views about my faith, my humanity, and my sexuality that were very toxic. Being gay was something I could never openly beContinue reading “Gay Christian”
Queer as Folk – Growing Up Gay in Jesusland, USA
“Why do you think I asked you to get lunch with me today?” I asked my best friend. “I have an idea, but I don’t want to offend you.” He said. “Just say it, I think you might surprise yourself.” “Is it because you want to tell me you’re gay?” In that moment, a weightContinue reading “Queer as Folk – Growing Up Gay in Jesusland, USA”
When it’s not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The holidays can be hard for many of us, myself included. This last week, for me, has proven to be very difficult. I’m trying to keep my head above the waters of responsibility, gifts, and my own mental well being. It’s proving to be more difficult than I thought it would be. My care routineContinue reading “When it’s not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
Please Stay
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you know anything at all about my story, you know my history with mental illness and suicide. It’s days like today that put everything I fight for into perspective. I’ve been thinking a lot the past 24 hours about the nexus of all of this, what was oneContinue reading “Please Stay”
Life in Color
They say there are only two ways to view the world. Either you think in binaries, black and white, or you have a more nuanced view of the world and think in grey. To me, that all seems too simplistic. I’d like to float something else, another way to see the world. And that’s seeingContinue reading “Life in Color”
A Midsummer’s Thunderstorm
If you’ve been following along for a while now, you may know that life has truly been treating me well. Really, this warm and nurturing time in my life could be described as my own personal Summer. But, it’s also been no secret to those close to me that the past few to several weeksContinue reading “A Midsummer’s Thunderstorm”
