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Author Archives: raisingmyrainbow
C.J + C.J.’s Mom = Interior Design Superstars
C.J. and I had one MAJOR summer project and we finished just before Labor Day, which means we made our deadline. Barely. The project? A total room makeover fit for a gender creative boy who is obsessed with Monster High. … Continue reading
Dear C.J.’s Kindergarten Teacher
Hi! I don’t know you and I won’t know you until after Labor Day, but I just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself and my son to you. I’m C.J.’s Mom and my son C.J. is gender nonconforming. … Continue reading
Originally posted on Gender Blog by Darlene Tando, LCSW:
I created this “gender lesson” for teachers to present in schools based on the needs of gender nonconforming children I see in my private practice and those I read about online.…
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Vote for C.J.’s Mom!
Hey Everybody, Instead of putting up a blog post this week, I’m here to ask you to do something for me. Two things actually. Pretty please…. 1. CNN has submitted a panel for SXSW 2013 which assembles some of the … Continue reading
What My Son Has to Say to Dan Cathy of Chick-Fil-A
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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Tagged Chick-Fil-A, civil rights, Dan Cathy, equal rights, Gay, homosexual, Orange County, parenting, Raising My Rainbow
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As If Staff Meetings Weren’t Awkward Enough
Staff meetings. Although I’ve heard them referred to as “staff infections” or “stiff meetings” by my friends, I don’t mind them. Our amazing administrative assistant brings in a homemade coffee cake and our department of eight fun females and two … Continue reading
Exclusive Article About C.J.’s Family
Back in April I was contacted by Ravali Reddy, a super-smarty student at Stanford University who is an undergraduate communication major (class of 2014, whoot whoot!) and a huge fan of Raising My Rainbow. She wanted to write about our … Continue reading
C.J. Drafted By Seattle Sailors
“Mama, is this football or baseball that I’m playing right now?” C.J. asked as he attempted to field ground balls, looking completely overwhelmed. “You’re playing baseball. Do you like it?” I said. “No,” he said matter-of-factly. I said nothing. I … Continue reading
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