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As a young child, in many ways, Shaley didn't stand a chance. Growing up as a closeted lesbian in the 1970's, in a dysfunctional family with an often mentally unstable mother, the only thing on her mind was survival. Turning to alcohol and drugs at an early age, she thought she'd found the perfect escape from the shame of being gay and her mother's erratic emotional roller-coaster ride. Excuse Me, Sir! Memoir of a Butch is a story of the outsider. It's about what it means to be marginalized, the journey of overcoming and enduring the agony of addiction and how even in our darkest times, we can still find levity, laughter and hope.

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Shaley Howard excels at telling her own story of being closeted and addicted, offering hard truths along with a healthy dose of humor. She reminds us that even in the grip of life's toughest moments, we can still laugh, and find it in ourselves to come back to the life we deserve to live. -Whitney Otto, Bestselling author of How to Make an American Quilt Excuse Me, Sir! Memoir of a Butch arrives at the perfect time in our history. The details shared describe experiences many of us can relate to and gain power in feeling seen and thus, understood. Finding strength through struggle isn't easy and Shaley's ability to guide us through her experiences with thoughtfulness, transparency, accountability and humor make this not only an enjoyable read, but an important one. While the journey to fully embrace who we are can be arduous, sharing her story will certainly make it easier for others. -Kevin Cook/Poison Waters Shaley Howard has written an entertaining, upbeat and funny book. Excuse Me, Sir! Memoirs of a Butch is about the authors' life growing up as a closeted butch lesbian in Portland, Oregon during the 1980s and 1990s. Shaley is an engaging storyteller, leading us through the oftentimes challenging path of her life. She grew up in up in a fractured family to living a painful and awkward life as a closeted lesbian for many years, to two bouts with addiction-first to alcohol, then several years later, to pain pills. Oh, did I mention the book is funny? If I seem to be harping on the latter point, it's because I came away with the strong sense that the author might not have survived these ordeals to reach the midpoint of life, let alone thrive without a robust sense of humor that she's unafraid of turning on herself. Thrive she has, running a successful business, contributing to the community in a variety of ways, and serving as a role model and mentor to countless young LGBTQ youth. Spend a few hours with Shaley Howard. I guarantee you'll be entertained and uplifted. One thing you won't be is disappointed. -Claire Hall Goodreads

Shaley Howard excels at telling her own story of being closeted and addicted, offering hard truths along with a healthy dose of humor. She reminds us that even in the grip of life's toughest moments, we can still laugh, and find it in ourselves to come back to the life we deserve to live. -Whitney Otto, Bestselling author of How to Make an American Quilt Excuse Me, Sir! Memoir of a Butch arrives at the perfect time in our history. The details shared describe experiences many of us can relate to and gain power in feeling seen and thus, understood. Finding strength through struggle isn't easy and Shaley's ability to guide us through her experiences with thoughtfulness, transparency, accountability and humor make this not only an enjoyable read, but an important one. While the journey to fully embrace who we are can be arduous, sharing her story will certainly make it easier for others. -Kevin Cook/Poison Waters

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Shaley Howard is a writer, an award-winning LGBTQ+ activist and small business owner. She lives in Portland Oregon with her adorable dog Dingo.

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