Shawn Binder

Challenging friendships are the ones that pull us back from the dark to remind us that we’re not always the hero in our own narratives.

I learned to run away from affection until my lungs threatened to rip out of my chest.

A blunt conversation with Bridegroom’s Shane Bitney Crone.

It was the first time I had to decide for myself: would I grow bitter about aging in my body, or would I embrace it as pure luck that I’m alive.

They exist outside of their joy to remind us of what society tells us that we’re supposed to want; what society says us we’re missing out on.

You’re pretty cool, for a gay dude.

For a season with nine central characters being strong women, most of them found themselves victims to male violence in the finale.

I do have bad periods, and I’m not the best at cheering myself up. It’s something I struggle with…

A man by the name of Eric Holler recently tried to sell Casey Anthony’s personal clothing at $300 a pop. The craziest part? People were clamoring to buy them.

It may be hard to distinguish the line between being shy with public affection, and being downright cold.

Boyfriends like snacks and hugs when they cry. Provide those instead of scrutiny.

We teach our sisters just how sensitive men can be.

Your #darkest nightmares are ones of the day you walk in to discover Starbucks has stopped selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes for the season.

One day my wings may be clipped or I may be too tired to disappear right before your eyes, but for today I am gone.

If I had a dollar for every time my sister would dig her nails into my arms until they bled, I would be making it rain on everyone who reads this website.

With a budget as high as this TV show you would think they would be able to afford a medical consultant.

Feel angry at the creeping suspicion they may have gotten your dosage wrong, and then — feel nothing at all.

Take away lesson: too much sass can get you killed.