five years in cleveland as of today. five years in cleveland that includes the two hardest, biggest, bravest years i've lived yet. five years in cleveland saw me finally come all the way out of the closet. five years in cleveland let me grew a whole new community, love and connection blossoming out of the fear i had been holding onto. five years in cleveland saw my second abortion. five years in cleveland gave me the privilege of serving the reproductive justice community, of building a coalition with the most powerful, thoughtful, creative people i've ever met. five years in cleveland watched me open a brand new career and then a second one four years later. five years in cleveland in the neighborhood bars, graveyards, dance parties, and bookstores. five years that brought me rae.