Ash Lazarus Orr

Writing about travel, trans identity, belonging, and the people we meet across borders.

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I’ve Been Quiet Because I’ve Been Building Something Bigger

For most of my adult life, I thought I knew what success was supposed to look like.

May 17

Field Notes #1

Some observations from the last few weeks:

3 hrs ago•Ash Lazarus Orr

I Thought This Would Start With Travel

When I first started imagining this project, I spent a lot of time thinking about travel.

Jun 7•Ash Lazarus Orr

What Am I Actually Looking For?

Ever since I started talking publicly about this project, I’ve gotten some version of the same question: Why?

May 31•Ash Lazarus Orr

I Feel Slightly Ridiculous Doing This.

There’s something deeply vulnerable about introducing yourself to strangers as if you are already the person you hope to become.

May 22•Ash Lazarus Orr