Tag Archives: choice

Don’t

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Thomas Kevin Dolan Coaching

“Don’t even think about playing around the river. You’ll slip in and drown.” This order, bellowed by my Mom, topped The 10 Commandment list of my catholic childhood. Drummed out of me was the notion of trying to take risks. … Continue reading →

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Fag

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Thomas Kevin Dolan Coaching

“Please don’t use that word, I hate it!” yelled my Mom as I playfully told her I was her little fag. I felt shame, fear, and enormously unsafe. What was confusing for me was that this is how I felt … Continue reading →