I’ve arrived. Embracing my masculine energy. An unsettling space because I don’t fit the “binary”. Internalized ish that I’ve chipped away that was taught to us by colonization. Honoring my gender expansiveness. In the western world “nonbinary” feels the closest to my gender. Two spirit holds and connects me to the sacredness of my gender and ancestors. Documenting this moment of joy. A space of arrival. Sweater reads “Fuck Ice”. Photos by @menaa_lez 🧿!
This piece is about memory. A message from my Queer ancestors to trust myself, lean into softness, ground myself with earth medicine & trust my gifts. Art has been grounding for my nervous system. An act of remembering. Thank you for witnessing.
3.21.26 hike at Ebey’s Landing was healing. Hiking was a big part of my life from 2018-2023. These past couple of years I’ve been navigating chronic pain & learning how to live with arthritis in my knees. Being consistent with PT exercises has been tremendous in managing my pain. Yesterday I felt brave enough to go on my first hike of the season. Ebey’s Landing a challenging but scenic hike. Returning after my last visit in 2023. I’m grateful for the ocean, sun, land, birds, and ancestors that joined me. Going to document my hikes this season. I’m grateful and tired but glad to be back. Un paso hacia adelante siempre. 🏄🏽♀️
An ode to ancestors, Queerness, two spirit self, and water. All of the things that keep me grounded. Coming home to myself and how I show up in the world. I’ve let go of shame and actively choosing to live authentically. This piece is a conversation with my Queer ancestors, created from memory, and brought into existence.
Art teaches me to honor all emotions. To soften, hold, and let go. Just like water. This series is about honoring my ancestors, queerness, emotions, and grief. Gratitude for guidance. En el mar me encontré.
I’ve arrived. Water holds memory, truth, and spirit. A space of reflection and letting go. A space to just be. Ancestors thank you for the reminders to lean in. For my memory only remembers freedom. A reminder of the sacred. [Wood carving by a talented artist from Michoacán, homelands of the Purépecha peoples and my father]
My body remembers no borders. We see an economic warfare impacting our communities here and in our homelands. Our different lived experiences, histories, and realities affected by imperialism. We imagine our futures outside of this. Continuing to dream, push back, resist the oppressive systems in place. My lineage remembers no borders. Which practices are you leaning into during these times? Grateful for art, ancestors, community, movement, and nature. Staying grounded in decolonization and autonomy. My body remembers.
Thank you @remystyrk and @halogenproject for capturing my light. Your art is healing and medicine. Grateful to be captured by you! Seeing my self in these photos brings joy, awareness, and awe for self. My younger Queer self is proud. I’m living the life I’ve always wanted. I choose myself over and over again. An ode to my rebirth, Queerness, and Non Binary Two Spirit self. As well as my sobriety, 8 years and 9 months alcohol free! Choosing myself over and over again. So much vida that I have yet to experience and I get to do that. Grateful for this photoshoot and celebration! 🌞
2025 was filled with family, friends, community, celebrations, and loss. Taking the time to sit with feelings and experiences. Gracias a la vida. Grateful for all that I learned. Ready for 2026 because I observe the lunar new year 🐎!
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