Today's segment is about the things I'm still grateful about growing my fundamentalist upbringing. There are many things that were harmful about how I grew up, but I don't know who I'd be without the community that raised me. Fundamentalism is dangerous and toxic, but it isn't a monolithic evil, and only ever talking about the bad things only perpetuates that idea.
Hello! As of 8/28/2021, I am officially 2 years on Testosterone! I'm so excited to share my update on my transition and I also want to talk about what it has been like transitioning a global pandemic. Missing out on celebrating milestones with friends has been really hard and I want to bring some awareness and maybe some support to others going through it too! This is also available on YouTube with pictures to document my physical transition! - https://youtu.be/3xjT0NTHz6g Enjoy!...
In this segment, I start retelling my story filling in gaps that I previously left out because I was ashamed of who I was before coming out and accepting my identity. I was indoctrinated from a very young age and as a result, I know I hurt people with my words and actions - here is the first part of my story of coming to terms with who I am and the obstacles I had to face to get here. Instagram - @Mackofafew Youtube - The Careful Poet TikTok - @MackEmerson
It has been over a year since my last episode and I finally think it's time to start again! In this segment, I will be explaining why I've decided to return to this podcast and also tell you a little bit of my story with conversion therapy. If you haven't watched #PrayAway on Netflix yet, please do. As a survivor of conversion therapy, it's real and damaging and only gets worse the more we avoid talking about it. Follow me on Instagram for updates on new episodes - @mackofafew
Looking back there were a lot of things going on with baby Mack and while some of it was probably the precursors to my depression or anxiety or run-of-the-mill childhood awkwardness, some of it was definitely dysphoria I just couldn't name yet. I hope this helps someone as they try to figure out their own identity. Instagram: @Mackofafew Youtube: The Careful Poet My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet...
Today, June 19th, is Juneteenth or the day we celebrate the liberation of the enslaved. On this day in 1865, the last of enslaved were informed of emancipation. Take this day to educate yourself and learn the history of enslavement and oppression in The United States. Fittingly, this is also the last segment in my series reading "We Have Never Asked Permission to Sing," a chapbook of poetry written by Black and Brown Trans people. I hope you enjoy it and you can download the book for yourself at...
I said last week that I was going to spend a few weeks reading some poetry by Black and Brown trans people, so here is part two of that series. We probably have one week left of it after this. I hope you enjoy and download the book so you can read them over again. This poetry was written by Black and Brown trans people for a chap book called "We Have Never Asked Permission to Sing." It was released for Trans Day of Remembrance in 2019 and can be downloaded at https://forwardtogether.org/art/we-h...
Hey Everyone! I guess I should say Happy Pride, but it doesn't feel like the right statement. Although, maybe it is because Pride was started by Black and Brown Trans women who fought back against the police. Pride is old school this year. This week, I want to stay focused on what matters, so this week's segment of Master of a Few is a poetry reading...but it isn't mine. This poetry was written by Black and Brown trans people for a chap book called "We Have Never Asked Permission to Sing." It wa...
I am a white straight man and it's time to check my privilege and do better than silence. Black and brown people are being murdered simply for existing and my silence does nothing to help, so I am starting by educating myself. Below are a list of resources I'm using to start that process. I hope you'll do the same. #Saytheirnames #Blacklivesmatter https://sojo.net/articles/our-white-friends-desiring-be-allies?fbclid=IwAR1CkXOVIq6L_F2IdktZ3ynq8xP1sP950oLC3IbmgOmKOuAkjrYtbHDqroU https://docs.googl...
2 Weeks Post Top Surgery!! I'm feeling good and will include more details about recovery in my 9 month on T video to be released on the 30th! Thank you to everyone who supported me and continues to support my recovery! This segment is also about my parents. I heard an interesting phrase lately that I wanted to talk about; "What is left after anger?" Hear my answer in this segment! Enjoy! YouTube: The Careful Poet My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet...
Recorded 40 hours until surgery, this is the final pre-op podcast! That's right, I am less than 2 days out top surgery day! I am so excited and wanted to record my thoughts and feelings just prior to surgery day! This podcast is dedicated to everyone who has supported me with kind words, kind thoughts, prayers, financial help, and all of the other amazing ways I have been blessed by chosen family. I am so thankful for everyone who has helped me get this far. This one is for you! YouTube: The Car...
I get sent these kinds of videos all of the time and so I figured I would react to this one, so that you could hear my honest thoughts. CW: sexual violence/abuse, child abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, prostitution, detransition My Youtube: The Careful Poet My book: Confessions of the Careful Poet
Welcome to Season 4 of Master of a Few! We're 2 months from the 2 year mark and that is incredible to me! On this segment, I want to reflect on why I started this and talk about what I want to do in the future. Thanks to all those who have followed me on this journey and I hope you stick around! YouTube: The Careful Poet My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet
Sometimes you just cannot stomach any cliches. Today is one of those days. My surgery is cancelled and I lost my summer job. I'm sure many of you are struggling too. Let's hold space for that. My God is big enough to handle my feelings and my anger and my disappointment.
Life's weird right now, so have some poetry! This is some of my more recent poetry and I hope you enjoy it! Poems: Woven, Solstice, Fond, I Remember You, Liability, It Must be Hard YouTube: The Careful Poet My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet
A Tornado in Nashville A Worldwide Pandemic Who's been reading the Left Behind books? There is so much going on in the world right now, so let's take a just few moments to read some psalms and feel some peace. I'm praying for you all. Be kind. Be generous. Be safe. YouTube: The Careful Poet My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet
Hey Everyone! 4 years ago today, I came out as transgender and my life changed for the better! I chose this day as my new birthday and here's the story. Enjoy! YouTube: The Careful Poet My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet
August to February...it's only been six months and at the same time, it's already been six months! I'm so thankful to be on T, but the ways it has changed my dysphoria have been varied and odd. Here's some of my thoughts! Check out my YouTube video update coming soon! YouTube: The Careful Poet My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet Instagram: @MackofaFew...
Mental health is our topic today. I've been talking about how much happier I am than I used to be, which is so true, but today I want to talk about a concurrent reality. I have depression and anxiety, which means even when I am living my dreams and I am so happy with my life, some days are still rough and I think it's important to talk about how both can be true. YouTube: The Careful Poet My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet...
People sometimes ask "what would you change if you could change anything?". I've realized that my answer is "nothing". I've been through a lot of hard things in my life, but I can honestly say they've made me who I am and I wouldn't change it for the world. YouTube: The Careful Poet My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet
Contentment is a rare thing, but every now and then I look around that this life I have and I just feel good about it. Today is one of those days, so let's talk about contentment. My book: Confessions of the Careful Poet YouTube: The Careful Poet
When taking about faith with a friend, she told me about how a family member asked what her spiritual hill to die on was. I responded that I think the phrasing makes it sound like a battle and while I will die for my faith, I won't kill for it. I'm learning what it looks like to be an evangelical who know what he believes but is also compassionate and kind and genuine in a world where evangelical holds so much more negative connotation. My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet YouTube: The Caref...
Knowing something is true or false is only half the battle. The other half is managing to actually believe it. This can be particularly difficult when people say hurtful things. I have been fighting this battle and hopefully talking about it will help me out and maybe even help someone else. Enjoy! My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet YouTube: The Careful Poet
Welcome to the 20's! Can you believe its the new year already? I'm about to start my second semester of divinity school, but before we can properly move on and achieve our roaring 20's goals, we must reflect on what is behind us. In the spirit of that, this segment is a recap of 2019 and just a glimpse into what's to come! My Book (Officially 1 year old!) - Confessions of the Careful Poet YouTube! - The Careful Poet...
Welcome to the second half of the Confessions of the Careful Poet anniversary reading! This segment will include poems from the third and final part of the book: Confessions of the Careful Poet. I hope you enjoy! YouTube: The Careful Poet My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet
In a couple weeks, my book will turn one year old! Instead of smashing it into a cake, though, I figured I'd take it on a little birthday tour instead. So, this week, enjoy some poetry from Confessions of the Careful Poet complete with mediocre explanations for the origins of the poems. Check out the link below if you'd like to read them all. YouTube: The Careful Poet This Book! Confessions of the Careful Poet...
Your name, your pronouns, your number The three staples of a divinity school introduction. No, not your phone number, your enneagram type. I didn't have one for a long time, but I've finally settled on a type - I'm a 5 wing 6 Check out enneagraminstitute.com YouTube: The Careful Poet My book: Confessions of the Careful Poet
Going to woods, getting a oil change, Folgers Breakfast Blend coffee, making breakfast, getting called "Buddy"...all of these things remind me of one person. He taught me to be a good man when he didn't even know I was watching. This segment is about my dad. We have a complicated relationship, but I love him and he'd be proud of the kind of man I am. YouTube: The Careful Poet My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet...
Hey guess what...bodies aren't bad. It's a novel thought, I know. Learning how to live in my body instead of just ignoring it and trying to live as a disembodied brain is quite a difficult process, but it can be so rewarding. I hope you enjoy my ramblings about embodiment! YouTube: The Careful Poet My Book! Confessions of the Careful Poet
Growing up fundamentalist had its hard parts (I won't pretend otherwise), but I want to talk about some of the best parts of growing up in that church. Had I grown up anywhere else, I wouldn't be myself and I am so thankful for all the good parts of my childhood. I hope you enjoy! YouTube: The Careful Poet My Book: Confessions of the Careful Poet
