Tag Archives: Gay

Blondie, Please Read This Letter From Your Dad

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

I had started writing a post for this week when I saw an email in my inbox that was much more important.  The email was from a father who wanted me to do him a favor.  You see, he knows … Continue reading →

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I Wrote a Book

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

It’s time for me to come out.  My name is Lori and for nearly two and a half years now you’ve known me as the blogger C.J.’s Mom.  And, now I’m an author.  Or, I will be on September 3, … Continue reading →

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Which Straight Parent Gives Sex Talk To Gay Child?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

I was in fifth grade.  I boarded the school bus and a sixth grade girl asked me if I was virgin. “No,” I said giving her a dirty look and finding a seat.  That sounded like a terrible thing to … Continue reading →

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Reflections: Raising My Rainbow Turns Two

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

Well, hello there 2013, what do you have in store for us this year? A friend of mine doesn’t like odd-numbered years because they are typically unlucky for her.  I thought back on my odd-numbered years.  My odd-numbered years include … Continue reading →

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Come Out Of The Closet Son…Then Go Back In…

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

Sixteen months ago I asked a question that got a decent amount of attention on the internet: “Do you think that it is possible for a homosexual person to not have to come out of the closet.  I don’t mean … Continue reading →

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What My Son Has to Say to Dan Cathy of Chick-Fil-A

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

Dear Mr. Dan Cathy, My uncle is gay.  I love my uncle and his boyfriend and all of his friends. We have fun and hangout. I don’t think it is right for you to give money to stop my uncle … Continue reading →

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12 Things Every Gender Nonconforming Child Wants You To Know

Posted on June 30, 2012 by

When most people are born, their sex (male or female based on their genitalia) and their gender (male or female based on their brain) are usually in total alignment.  Mine aren’t.  Get over it.  I was born this way. If … Continue reading →

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To The Unborn Children of Homophobic Tweeters

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

Dear unborn children of the 100 homophobes who tweeted that they would murder you if you are gay,* I’m sorry. I’m sorry that you got shitty parents.  Unfortunately it happens sometimes, though in a perfect world it wouldn’t. I’m worried … Continue reading →

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If My Son Is Going To Hell, So Am I

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

I used to like going to church. My entire youth and early 20s were spent at church. I was there once, often twice a week, learning how to be a good Christian, playing broom hockey, taking gently worn shoes to … Continue reading →

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Agoraphobic Homophobic Catholic Mom

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

Dear Stacy Trasancos (author of the gross blog post titled “Can’t Even Go To The Park”), Like you, I am a mom.  Like you, I believe in God.  And, like you, sometimes I am afraid to leave the house because … Continue reading →

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