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ABOUT MY SITE
My website started off as simply my blog which allowed me to process and cope, and it continues to be today, while also serving to inspire and advocate for marginalized groups.
Upon entering the real world and fully supporting myself I found a need for money (you know, like everyone else!) Being a college graduate struggling to find a job in my field has caused financial burden. So my website now also serves as way to begin my speaking career.
I look forward to hearing from you, and hope you enjoy my website.
ABOUT MELANIE
I am a college graduate from North Park University. I obtained a BA in psychology with minors in Biblical & Theological Studies and Youth Ministry. Someday I hope to support local social justice organizations, at-risk youth and parolees all at once! It’s crazy, but God can equip me.
I have two older sisters, and two brother-in-laws who live in either Anchorage or DC, while I am currently Chicago-land.
In case you didn't notice...I am a Christian. However, I cannot call myself a Christian until after eighth grade. On June 18, 2010,I found Christ, and dedicated my life to Jesus, God and the lifestyle theology accompanied with it. Ever since I have signed every note, letter, and email by saying love and faith. Two concepts I strive to live out everyday.
I realize more and more that my lifestyle theology is not a set "way to live." It is different for everyone, and it is not the only way. I find that this leads me to being holy inconsistent. Living out my life and faith on a case by case basis. My faith is in a God that is above gender, above orientation, above race, above everything, and yet still decided to come to our level for a few years.
As a faith rooted activist, I work to de-stigmatize mental health and the LGBTQ community. To help with this I am open about my depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, and pansexual orientation.
I have a passion for many things, and my grandma likes to call me a jack of all trades -but neglects the master of none part. So here are few of those "trades."
- I love baking and cooking. I am lactose-intolerant, and enjoy cooking vegan.
- I am obsessed with psychology. I research microaggression, especially in regards of the LGBTQ community.
- I gave a TEDx talk on microagression (see the video below).
- I am a writer.
- I have been published in an anthology called The Truth is Our Sword, available on Amazon (click here).
- I am writing a Young Adult novel.
- I hope you enjoy browsing, reading, investing in me and my businesses or whatever else it is that has brought you here!
Thanks!
Love and Faith,
Melanie J. Lofgren