Monika Pickett

My Alternative Lifestyle: Surround Yourself with Love

*The holidays are difficult in general for many people but are even more devastating for the LGBTQ community. We are …

*My son and his partner welcomed a new daughter on April 13th. Like any grandmother, I am gratified to see my family …

*I’ve always honored spirituality over religion. I wasn’t raised in the church and yet I knew I could always talk to …

*Recently, I was asked about my thoughts regarding the debate on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military. I …

*It feels odd being single after fifteen years in a committed relationship. I am guarded yet excited about the …

*The phrase “home for the holidays” holds a different meaning for everyone. I’ve read several articles about …

*This year has been the most troubling time of my life. Many times, I wondered: How will I make it through? How do I …

*In 2011, I thought I had everything I had ever dreamed of. I was married to a beautiful woman with whom I planned to …

*I binged on the first season of The L Word, a Showtime series that ran from 2004 to 2009 and offered a glimpse into the …

*What do you do when your wife’s best friend covets your life…and your wife? What do you do when your best friend …