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CP Hunter

My Journey Through Queer YouTube

On a first-name basis with YouTubers who share their whole selves online.

6 min readApr 25, 2021

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My Journey Through Queer YouTube

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CP Hunter

Sometimes Flags are Only Red in Hindsight

As a teenager, I was obsessed with Joss Whedon’s show Firefly; as an adult, it led me directly into an abusive relationship.

6 min readFeb 20, 2021

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The cast of the show ‘Firefly’ in hologram-esque colours on a starry background with the title beneath them

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CP Hunter

Who is the Rainbow For?

The appropriation of our rainbow and the double-standards of “community”

6 min readOct 12, 2020

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A white hand holds up a rainbow-coloured bagel to the camera, their face in the background is blurry

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CP Hunter

Coffee for Cyclists (part five)

From filter coffee in rural Canada to drip coffee in Los Angeles, we explored North America by bicycle via coffee.

4 min readFeb 15, 2020

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Coffee for Cyclists (part five)

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CP Hunter

Coffee for Cyclists (part four)

From filter coffee in rural Canada to drip coffee in Los Angeles, we explored North America by bicycle via coffee.

4 min readSep 9, 2019

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Coffee for Cyclists (part four)

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CP Hunter

I Miss Being Gay

The journey from self-stereotyping to self-acceptance is not linear.

5 min readAug 1, 2019

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I Miss Being Gay

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CP Hunter

Coffee for Cyclists (part three)

Most of the cycling community love coffee. They either need it to get in the saddle or they need it as motivation to finish their ride. My…

3 min readJun 19, 2019

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Coffee for Cyclists (part three)

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CP Hunter

Coffee for Cyclists (part two)

It’s the lubricant on our figurative chains. It’s the fuel in our tanks. It’s the slight tailwind on a headwind kind of day.

6 min readMay 17, 2019

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Coffee for Cyclists (part two)

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CP Hunter

Coffee for Cyclists (part one)

Most of the cycling community love coffee. They either need it to get in the saddle or they need it as motivation to finish their ride. My…

5 min readMay 1, 2019

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Coffee for Cyclists (part one)

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CP Hunter

A Letter to My Ex

I went driving last weekend and listened to our album. Twice. If I’m being honest, I think I heard your favourite song a total of three…

7 min readMar 18, 2019

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A Letter to My Ex

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CP Hunter

CP Hunter

I write personal essays on queerness, cycling, and coffee. You can find more of my creative writing on my website: www.grindandbearing.com

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