Tag Archives: LGBTQ

C.J. Defends NPH

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

“Mom, I got in a fight today at school,” C.J. said to me as I entered the house after a long day at work. “What?!” I said setting down my purse, laptop bag and workbag while trying to get my … Continue reading →

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My Son’s Many Walks

Posted on June 11, 2013 by

How many walks does your son have?  Because my gender creative son has four walks not including his normal everyday walk, which he refers to as his boring walk.  He’s named all of his walks.  Naturally. He keeps his four … Continue reading →

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My Son Is Not Blue He Is Pink

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

In honor of LGBT Families Day (June 3, 2013), GLAAD contacted me and asked me to publish something on a topic related to LGBT families.  Instead of a blog post, I wrote the following poem. My son is not blue … Continue reading →

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My Son The Dressmaker

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

One of the things that I remember most about my maternal grandmother is that she loved to sew.  And, she was damn good at it.   Like, she could whip up a prom dress if you needed one at the last … Continue reading →

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Friday Fodder: Parenting Done Wrong Edition

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

I hear from a lot of you who say that when it comes to parenting I’m doing it right.  And, I never ever hesitate to let someone know if I think that they are doing it right. Well, read this … Continue reading →

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David Burtka & Neil Patrick Harris Present Raising My Rainbow

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

It has been two weeks since I announced that I’ve penned a book inspired by my blog and that it will be released on September 3.  And, the responses, comments and emails of support have been overwhelming and much-needed.  I’m … Continue reading →

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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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Passing My Wedding Dress On To My Son

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

“Mommy!” C.J. yelled as he entered my bedroom with his usual flourish.  He was freshly bathed and in his fleece Monster High pajamas.  I was lounging on my bed reading People Magazine, when I should have been doing the laundry. … Continue reading →

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Saturday Fodder: I’ve Been Off My Blogging Game This Week Edition

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

Montreal Family Looking to Connect I’ve been contacted by a family in Montreal that is raising a young transgender daughter (assigned male at birth) and looking to connect with other families of young transgender children in the Montreal area.  They … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Housekeeping & Giveaway

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Happy Thanksgiving week! Among the many things that I am grateful for are this blog and its readers.  C.J.’s Brother is thankful for his family, his house and his video games. C.J. is thankful for his dolls, his grandma and … Continue reading →

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