The things in life that I am most passionate about are my children,and my grandson who lives with me and is the light of my world. He sees me and understands me like no other on this planet. To quote him, he believes that I'm turning him into a twelve year old baby boomer! My newest passion which brings me to my doctoral journey is my quest to give African American LGBTQ youth a voice in this world. Most do not realize that racism, culture, heavy straight male dominance and religion keep these children in physical, emotional, and religious restraints that would be impossible for adults to manage. Now imagine trying to do it when you have no control over anything in your life! I did everything that I knew to do throughout my 29 plus years in the classroom to help them be their authentic selves but I knew that it was not enough. My plan is after my degree in Gender Fluidity to research to comprise a book on the methodology needed to help make these children whole. It is my greatest wish that it may be used as a kind of blueprint or stepping stone for parents and others to build up our babies with love and strength and not damage them so that they can live their best lives like the rest of us. I can't wait to get started!