It is about time I cleared several things up about myself, and as a reminder to myself. Here are 10 truths:
1- My name is Thomas. I am Beloved of God, before all else.
2- I am a Father of 2 grown men, whom I love dearly and I believed that love is reciprocated. They have taught me more about being a man than I could ever have imagined.
3- I am a Husband to 2 beautiful women who are the air in my lungs and the beat of my heart. I would gladly give my life for either.
4- I am a Christian Priest. I serve an Independent Catholic Community and I strive to serve my God as such.
5- I am an ordained interfaith minister, finding the Divine in all people and all things.
6- I love to walk with people in their spiritual journeys; it is an absolute joy and thrill for me!
7- I am an alcoholic and addict in recovery. I cannot use mind altering substances (beyond caffeine) in a safe manner.
8- I have suffered with MDD (major depressive disorder) and other mental issues for most of my life; each day is a challenge.
9- I identify as part of the fabled Alphabet Mafia; I fall under “Q” for “Queer/Questioning”.
10- I struggle with the same apparent contradictions that you see as you read this list.
I’m not sure but I do not believe I have ever put ALL of these things together in one writing. But anyhoo; these are all major facets of who I am. Thank you for coming to my TOM Talk ;)
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