Posts Tagged: silence

In Support of More Than a Single Story

  We at OneWheaton are extremely proud of the LGBTQ students and students allies who took part in the demonstration before chapel. We are particularly heartened by Professor Butterfield’s comment about the students’ perceptions of safety at Wheaton: “I learned

In Support of More Than a Single Story

  We at OneWheaton are extremely proud of the LGBTQ students and students allies who took part in the demonstration before chapel. We are particularly heartened by Professor Butterfield’s comment about the students’ perceptions of safety at Wheaton: “I learned

How a Middle aged Mom from Missouri became a LGBTQ Ally

When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.  –Audre Lorde This is the story of why I organized the

How a Middle aged Mom from Missouri became a LGBTQ Ally

When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.  –Audre Lorde This is the story of why I organized the

2012 Day of Silence logo that appeared on T-shirts distributed to students.

A 2012 Grad’s Reflections on Last Year’s Day of Silence

  A wise man once told me that “everything is political and everything is theological.” Unfortunately, that man was my father so I ignored him. So, as these things often go, I had to learn their truth the hard way.

2012 Day of Silence logo that appeared on T-shirts distributed to students.

A 2012 Grad’s Reflections on Last Year’s Day of Silence

  A wise man once told me that “everything is political and everything is theological.” Unfortunately, that man was my father so I ignored him. So, as these things often go, I had to learn their truth the hard way.

Hiding at Wheaton

Hiding at Wheaton As an undergrad, I hide from myself. My sophomore year, I fall in love with a man with relief. When stray thoughts enter my mind, I am creative. I am drawn to her face or her curves

Hiding at Wheaton

Hiding at Wheaton As an undergrad, I hide from myself. My sophomore year, I fall in love with a man with relief. When stray thoughts enter my mind, I am creative. I am drawn to her face or her curves

The Secret

This is the first in a three-part series written by 2001 grad Jillian. Coming out has been a long and fractured process.  In my Portland circles and with my closest friends, I’ve lived freely and openly for many years.  In

The Secret

This is the first in a three-part series written by 2001 grad Jillian. Coming out has been a long and fractured process.  In my Portland circles and with my closest friends, I’ve lived freely and openly for many years.  In