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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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How Chick-Fil-A Almost Ruined My Family

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

At one point last week I was pretty sure that Chick-Fil-A had ruined my family. When the Chick-Fil-A anti-gay controversy broke out during the summer, it was a no-brainer for C.J.’s Dad and I to have a conversation with our … 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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Things I Never Thought I’d Say to My Son: The First of 2012 Edition

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

I’m sorry you don’t like my outfit, but if I go upstairs and change we’ll be late for school…like we were yesterday when you didn’t like my red pants. That’s why I don’t like it when you wear your wig … 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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The Fraternal Birth Order Effect

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

The Fraternal Birth Order Effect.  It sounds super serious.  Like a group out of The Da Vinci Code, a fraternity at Harvard or a secret club of the uber-rich and houtie toutie.  I feel like there are secret handshakes involved, aged scotch … Continue reading →

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