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Shooting Stars and Origami Swans: Sharing My Trans Experience As An Act of Resistance
This collection is my attempt to offer a window into the emotional reality of the trans experience, specifically my trans experience.

Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 24, 20253 min read


Glass Hearts & Broken Pedestals: Love Unbound
"Glass Hearts & Broken Pedestals" emerged from my desire to explore my romantic experiences as a panromantic, asexual, transwoman.

Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 23, 20253 min read


“Defending Women from Gender Ideology” Executive Order's Broader Cultural Impact
The anti-trans Executive Order will influence broader cultural and societal attitudes towards trans and nonbinary individuals.

Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 22, 20253 min read


Tantrums and Tempests: Poetry as Activism
"Tantrums and Tempests" remains tragically relevant. It reminds us that progress is never guaranteed, that rights once won can be lost.

Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 22, 20253 min read


What Are the Immediate Impacts We Can Expect Now That Trump has signed the “Defending Women from Gender Ideology” Executive Order?
In the face of this Executive Order, individual action becomes more important than ever. Every action matters, no matter how small.

Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 21, 20256 min read


Captured Moments: Moments of Peace and Joy
This collection represents a point in my life when my depression and despair began to lift when I finally began to forgive and accept myself

Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 21, 20253 min read


Dive Bars & Empty Glasses: Finding Light in the Darkness
As an activist, I recognize that breaking the silence around mental health and addiction is a necessary part of creating change.

Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 20, 20253 min read


What Being a Poet and Activist Means to Me
My poetry serves as both a mirror reflecting my personal experiences and truths and a window through which others can glimpse perspectives

Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Jan 19, 20254 min read


Pomh: Person of my heart
Back in 2017/2018, as my identity panromantic, asexual, polyamorous, transwoman was coming into focus I was struggling with the...

Jessica Jaymes Purdy
Nov 25, 20242 min read


I’m Not High-Functioning – I’m Stubborn as Fuck
High functioning is a label that fails to capture the immense stubbornness, effort, and exhaustion that lies behind my successes.

Jessica Jaymes Purdy
May 12, 20243 min read
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