This boggy marsh is the only place I have ever felt safe while living in Idaho. I will miss it, I suppose.

I’m back here again this morning saying my goodbyes. The house is about 1/3 of the way packed and we’ve got exactly 2 weeks left to finish taping up boxes before the movers come to load the truck.

Life is weird and I do kind-of wish I had never come here, but I’m really grateful for the experience, as well as the friends, family, and collaborators I have made. No regrets.

I wrote these words last year by the water the day I found out the truth of what had been happening in my world, and they still ring true as I pack up to head out:

Permission to grieve.
Permission to cringe.
Permission to change.
Permission to laugh.
Permission to let go.
Permission to love.
Permission to love.
Permission to love.

I am completely blown away by the response to my new record since it was released yesterday.

Thank you to UPROXX, Stereogum, Music Connection, GLAAD, BroadwayWorld, Punk News, Bear World Mag, The Hype Machine, Instinct Magazine, Various Small Flames, the editorial teams at Tidal, Apple Music and Spotify Chile — and everyone else who has shouted out, reviewed, or shared songs and videos from SOFTCORE so far.

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We found our new home in Portland’s Buckman neighborhood this week! Casey and I take possession on August 30th and could not be more excited.

I have missed you so much, Oregon.

See you soon!