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Emotional Distancing

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Callen Harty

Apparently I did not know how much fear, stress, and anxiety had built up within me over the last year, but apparently it was there all along. Not only was I socially distancing, but I was also emotionally distancing. While … Continue reading →

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The Gentrification of Protest

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Callen Harty

Madison, Wisconsin has had six consecutive days and nights of protests since George Floyd’s murder became the latest episode of a black man killed by police. The last several nights have been relatively peaceful. The first several nights saw windows … Continue reading →

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Proud

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Callen Harty

Twenty years ago I was working at OutReach, which is Madison, Wisconsin’s LGBT Community Center. I was also heavily involved at Broom Street Theater, a unique theater company that produces nothing but original works. I was an actor, director, and playwright … Continue reading →

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I Am Rising

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Callen Harty

I am rising because silence is not an option any more. I was silenced too long by threats, social pressures, and my own shame and fear. It took me years to realize that keeping the abuse a secret helped no … Continue reading →

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Dan

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Callen Harty

(published by Life After Hate, 4/21/12) Last week marked the 20th anniversary of the death of my friend, Dan. I’ve been wanting to write about it, but it is very difficult. He was one of the first people I met … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged death, despair, drag queen, feelings, friends, friendship, gay, gay community, generosity, jealousy, love, manic depressive, relationship, sadness, selfish, suicide | 2 Comments

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