The Year Without a Birthday Card

Tomorrow, I’ll celebrate my birthday – I’m turning 53. No Birthday Cards This Year It dawned on me yesterday that I had not received a birthday card. Then it sunk in that the people who sent me cards each year have opted out of my life this year – my wife, her mother, and a […]

Here’s My Video Letter to Senator John Fetterman About Disability

Image of Senator John Feetterman

@pghlesbianblog open letter to Senator @John Fetterman about bullying and disability #bullying #disabilities #disability #Senate #Fetterman #bullies #Pittsburgh #redditread #story #blog #blogger #blogging #harassment #fyp #foryourpage #longpost ♬ original sound – PghLesbian Correspondents Blog

It is Hard to Get The Feeling and Sounds of Being Handcuffed Out of My Mind

Two pairs of handcuffs

35 days ago, I was handcuffed into a police cruiser under an invalid civil commitment warrant. I was only detained for four hours, but does that matter? Denying me my civil liberties – my actual liberty – for any period of time without just cause or due process is an affront to democracy. I am […]

It’s Been 36 Days And I’m Still Fighting Back

Pgh Lesbian Correspondents

Good morning, my friends and readers. First, I am still safe with friends. They are feeding a rotating array of vegetarian foods – soup, pasta, even a tofurkey dinner. I’ve only had meat 2 times. To be fair, it is easier to eat vegetarian when other people are preparing the food. But I feel physically […]

What Is The Key to Getting Myself Home Again?

After five weeks have passed, I’m thinking a little more down the road including finding the key to go back home. So many of my rights and liberties were taken from me or violated that I am determined to lean into every right I can, cling tightly, and keep my eyes wide open for other […]

I Miss My Cats and I Want To Go Home

assorted cats

It has almost been over a month since I was dislodged from my home of 18 years. Read more: https://gofund.me/71a28a80 Friends came to my rescue in many ways. I am safe, well-fed, comforted, and supported. But I haven’t seen any of my cats since August 27. I don’t know if they are okay or if […]

My Letter to Senator John Fetterman Regarding Bullying and Disabilities

Image of Senator John Feetterman

Dear Senator Fetterman, I am genuinely sorry that you are enduring vicious bullying because of your disability. You said ‘Because I live in a political environment, I was ridiculed and made fun of because I wasn’t able to process things at times,’ he said as began to tear up in front of the panel. He began […]

Crowdfund and Life Update

Crowdfund Sue Kerr

I’m still doing okay – safe with friends and taking things one day at a time. I went back to court last week, negotiated and agreed to a continuance, and took a break. Spent a lot of time with my nephews this weekend. We had a firepit fire and made s’mores. Celebrated a birthday and […]

And Then You Came For Me With Help and Support and Love

Sue Kerr crowdfund

Content Note: mental health, childhood abuse, police encounter, 302 or civil commitment, anti-trans actions, support Thank you for showing up for me during a really tough time. How Your Support is Keeping Me Safe With your help, I was able to pay the retainer for a great lawyer who has been helpful, kind, and pragmatic. […]