Articles by Danny Ashton Earll
Danny Ashton Earll was born and raised on the Kenai Peninsula to a wonderful Mormon family. He enjoyed many church activities and spent a lot of time with his family at their cabin. Danny grew up to love all the adventures Alaska had to offer such as hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and Snowmachining. Danny’s favorite memories are those of spending quality time with his family. This made it difficult for him once Danny came out as a lesbian and several years later as a transman. Danny began transitioning in the spring of 2010. He always knew he was different and told his mom at the age of four that he was a boy not a girl. It wasn’t until college that Danny learned what that meant. He got involved with UAA’s The Family and The Imperial Court of All Alaska as Closet King 2010-2011 and the first ever Mister Gay Alaska 2011-2012. Danny was a performer at Mad Myrna’s and continues to perform there on occasion and is also a member of The Last Frontier Drag Kings. Danny loves to volunteer and hopes to continue helping the community through his writing and volunteer work with Operation Morale Boost and The Imperial Court of All Alaska.
The power of addictions
Addictions come in all shapes and forms. We can’t really limit addictions because truthfully, we as human beings can become addicted to almost anything — drugs, alcohol, self-harm, money, suicide, education, food, power, exercise, shopping, nicotine, caffeine, sex. As someone who has addictions, I know the effects it has on the person and those who love them.
Don’t just survive
Life is about more than just surviving from day to day. “If I’m stuck on this earth,” writes Danny Ashton Earll, “I’m going to enjoy it as the man I was meant to be.”
The riddle of a gender-obsessed society
Babies are such a blessing — but can we get away from our first question being, “is it a boy or a girl”?
Bonding through suicide?
The recent death of Mya Dale has brought suicide to the forefront of our minds. Suicide continues to be a risk in our community. We need to talk honestly about suicide and how to prevent it.
I am a transman: Danny’s journey
What is a transman? Danny Ashton Earll, a new contributor to Bent Alaska, shares the story of his life and journey as a transgender man in Alaska — and also shares resources he compiled for transmen during his reign as the ICOAA’s Mister Gay Alaska 2011–2012.
