But once again, I chose to focus on living. I underwent palliative radiation to ease the back pain. ... In 2023, Tim and I got engaged and began planning our summer wedding.

Holly Hazell: I didn't really like boys or girls or notice them until like eighth grade, but all through school, I just knew that I wasn't going to be able to pursue women, be with women.

If they say it once and never again, that tells you plenty. If they say it while you’re driving to the grocery store, as opposed to in the heat of passion, that might show you even more.