Who knew that two words shared around the campfire last summer would work their way into my thinking and feeling and being. It was like my soul exhaled more deeply than before, not realizing it was holding its breath.

I asked her through tears if someone like me could be an LGBTQ ally – someone who holds a Biblical interpretation that God designed sexual relationships to be between one man and one woman. Missy, being a bisexual and a Christian, seemed like a safe person to ask…

Despite knowing it was going to be difficult, despite feeling insecure about a bald head, despite the significance of this milestone in her journey - she invited her close friends to a head shaving 'party'.