About Julie Nichols

Julie Nichols is a "Catholic on-the-margins," a Native Texan, wife of 32 years, a mother of LGBTQ+ young adults, plus a daughter-in-law. She is an s an Educational Therapist and Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist who serves children and adults with developmental, learning disabilities, and cognitive disabilities, a part-time advocate for disabled and LBGTQ youth and their families, an early-onset Parkinson’s Disease patient, and was the first recipient of Advanced Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery in South Texas in 2017. Julie loves modern-day theological challenges, walks with the dogs, attending Mass/Church, and eating Mexican food on the San Antonio Riverwalk with her family. Her work has appeared in her Patheos column, New Ways Ministry, Outreach, Therapist.News, Righting America, Faith-on-View, other medical and educational publishers, and CathNews New Zealand.

All Posts by Julie

The American Catholic Right vs. The Social Justice...

Experiencing the dangers of Donald Trump and watching the battle between... read more

An Apology for Ever Identifying as "Prolife"

To all of the pro-choice people who heard me identify as "pro-life"... read more

Traditional Families Cannot be Enforced--Inclusion Must Win

This morning I had a conversation with my husband Grant about the... read more

Removing Myself from Hostility; Taking Responsibility

We undoubtedly are living in a politically-hostile world, not just here in... read more

I was wrong about Hillary Clinton and the...

I voted third party in 2016 when I should have voted for... read more

Forgiving White Christians of Christian Nationalism

I'm going to confess something. I've been dealing with a good amount... read more

A Joint Reconciling and Affirming Home

I'm trying to return to my writing, but I will say, it... read more

To My Childless Cat Lady family and Friends--I...

As I speak with more people and reflect upon the callous statement... read more

A 30th Wedding Anniversary Tribute--family first

A 30th wedding anniversary tribute to the daily struggle of remaining in... read more

Christianity Should Give Life, Not Take it Away...

My life-long faith journey has shown me many truths. The largest truth... read more

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