So the United States White House and the President had leveled the Transgender Military Ban that transgender troops would be barred from the military and could not serve. The Defense Secretary later announced that the Pentagon would allow transgender people to serve openly. The Obama administration repealed discriminatory laws and supported transgender people serving. The new administration was seen as a threat to transgender troops and proved to be just that. In May 2017 two transgender cadets one at West…..
This is Rom from the Packrat Sprawl, making waves and coming to you live and direct from a food truck on the corner of Astor Street at Drake in the Red Light District of Haven 15. Today we are taking it slow because the Zone Police are out in force. We do have a mission today but we need to be careful as not to be stopped by the Zone Police because of what we are carrying. Lets hover a…..
This is Rom from the Packrat Sprawl making waves and coming to you live and direct from the streets outside the Jester hacker guild. We are about to delve into the darkness. Anj took eyes off me this week after I won the bet that I could zip the Newsfeed onsite and he let me out of my confinement for the rest of the week. This means I can leave the Sprawl anytime I want and go to the streets,…..
Limited Edition grydscaen RPG Trading Card game playtester copy available Want to get your hands on a limited edition copy of the grydscaen RPG Trading Card game before it is released? On 1 February 2017, a copy of the game will be made available on eBay. I will post more detail about it as we get closer to the date. When will the Finished game be available to purchase? The second print run of the game is scheduled for end…..
So today I had a unique problem, one that I have only experienced twice in the past year. For many Trans Women of Colour the danger to their safety is something that they have to live with in public. Transgender people experience more hate crimes and discrimination than any other group of people including African Americans and gays. Trans Women of Colour especially need to look out for their safety as they are sometimes targeted. Today, I had an experience…..
I was asked by a friend I used to work with in the Tech industry to write a Non Fiction novel about my story in college and beyond. At first I was thinking that no one would possibly want to read that story and how could my story help others. I had already written grydscaen: utopia which has some parallels to my experiences in college set in a fictional backdrop so why would I need to write another story. My…..
One of the things that I wanted to capture in the grydscaen series is the idea of becoming oneself through change. This can be physical change, mental change, emotional change or learning. There are many ways to grow more into your genuine self. I have been on a journey for the last 2 years after many years of self discovery to become my genuine self. 2015 started the journey that began when I was 5 and became fully realized at…..
When I was 16 I went to college. This might have been a little young to set out into the big world and experience new things. I was ready to learn more about the world having lived in a very sheltered community. My parents were computer scientists so getting good grades was always a thing. But one thing I learned going to college was that I was not ready for the experience. When I first dated my boyfriend I learned…..
In the big cities and metropolitan areas the world is harsh, cold and sometimes frightening. The LGBT youth who flee their homes for reasons such as abuse, being neglected, being ridiculed when they come out or being bullied at school or by family, take to the streets for their existance. The street is harsh and unforgiving. There is not a lot of work for street youth if any and many times they are forced into certain acts just to…..
Homelessness is a problem in many areas, not just in the large metropolitan centers. 40% of homeless youth are LGBT. The plight of homeless youth is harsh and difficult. Staying warm, finding a safe place to sleep, staying safe and finding food are all things that are critical on the streets. Homeless veterans are also on the rise. The day to day struggles of being on the streets can be daunting. There are services available but they don’t reach everyone…..