Master of a Few Mack Emerson

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. 




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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!


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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


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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


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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


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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: https://forwardtogether.org/art/we-have-never-asked-permission-to-sing/

Take this day (and everyday) to educate yourself about systemic racism and how to be actively anti-racist.

Find opportunities to get involved with the links below.

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#petitions

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate

https://bit.ly/antiraciststarter

My Youtube Channel (my 9 month video is out): The Careful Poet


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