“You’re just confused”, “you’re dating a man, you must be straight”, “it’s just a phase, you’ll find the right guy eventually”, “you’re just greedy”. I’ve heard these phrases and more the majority of my life since I “came out” in 2006-ish. I’m bisexual, or at least that was the term that fit me best in […]
The InStepp Blog: Our Perspective
Visit the InStepp Blog often to get our perspective on issues and local events. Our bloggers continually scan the internet looking for news, ideas and other information of potential interest to our readers.
Mental Challenges of Womanhood: What Does Balance Look Like for you?
In today’s society, women find themselves pulled in several different directions which in many cases leave them feeling unfulfilled. The various roles that women are expected to play in life can sometimes overwhelm the mind. Many of us strive to be excellent in every sense of the word because we truly believe that we can […]
Grieving During a Pandemic
I remember the morning clearly. My husband and I had driven to Chicago for a long-awaited visit with my family. I woke up earlier than I expected and went down to make coffee. To my surprise, my mom was already up. With tears in her eyes, she told me that she had just learned that […]