Stoicism, Queerness, and Parenting

An introduction to Stoicism and how my journey towards gender transition and Stoicism collided, how Stoicism has inspired and guided me in my transition as well as parenting a son as a semi-closeted Transgender Man. Come with me as we explore the ins and outs of Stoic parenting, yes that is a capital 'S', don't worry I will get into that.

Stoicism and queerness go hand in hand in my opinion, the lessons it offers, though derived from a predominantly male society over 2000 years ago, still offers a semblance of peace and openness we really need right now. Especially with the current administration in the United States causing hardships among the demographics that are in need of help now more than ever.

One of the key points of Stoicism is Common Humanity, the idea that all human beings are connected and equal regardless of creed, tribe, or anything else. We all have the capacity of reason and so we should work together, not be at odds.

Classic Book Recommendations:

• Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (adapted by James Harris)
• Discourses and Selected Writings of Epictetus (Penguin Classics)
• The Enchiridion by Epictetus (adapted by James Harris)
• Letters From a Stoic by Seneca (adapted by Richard Gummere)

Modern Book Recommendations:

• A Handbook for New Stoics by Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez
• Breakfast with Seneca by David Fideler
• Bear and Forbear: Zen in “The Art of Living” by Lucien Samms

CREDITS

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• Fifine Microphone
• Fifine SC3 Gaming Sound Board

Software

• Recording & Editing: Audacity
• Audio Monitoring: VoiceMeeter Potato x64

Thank you to the The Stoic Fellowship for their continued support and acceptance of my queer ass and giving me the community and guidance I needed to continue my journey as a Practicing Stoic.

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Journal Prompt for the Week:

As it applies to your current state in life, are you satisfied with your journey thus far? If not, why? What would you change if you could go back in time? What would you change about your journey if you knew you could do so with no limits to emotional, physical, or mental limitations moving forward from now?

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