My Name is Erik

Hello again, Open Diary.

 

It’s been a few years….haha. I didn’t know you were back up until today, when my friend Matthew told me!

Some fascinating stuff that has happened since 2014…

I figured out I’m transgender. I identify as a trans guy and use he/him/his pronouns.

I’m also gay, because I’m still attracted to guys. *insert rainbows everywhere*

I have a podcast, called The Odd Atheist Friends Podcast. You can find it on http://www.patreon.com/OAF and http://www.facebook.com/OAFPodcast

I have one class left to graduate with my B.S. Geology degree.

I’m working 3 jobs, and trying to get a full time job to replace at least one of those.

I spent 3 months teaching grade 5 in Zambia. I went to Iceland to study renewable energy.

I discovered my love of hiking. I’ve been skydiving twice.

I lost the 4 year relationship I was in because I came out as trans.

I got diagnosed with major depressive disorder and complex ptsd. I’ve been going to counseling for several years.

I’m trying to get better and be happy.

I found a life companion 8 and 1/2 months ago. We’re doing alright so far.

I have 18 tattoos.

I’m still doing art, and I want to become a tattoo artist at some point in my life.

I also want to get a Master’s degree in international service work or something of that nature. Maybe after I join the Peace Corps in a few years.

I need to have top surgery, get my name changed,  and change all of my documents.

I’ve been out for 2 years, and on Testosterone for 1.5 years as of tomorrow!

I don’t write poetry as much anymore, but I’ll include one from December 3rd, 2016.