Tag Archives: fatherhood

I’m The Dad Of A Boy Who Loves Drag Queens

Posted on November 3, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

The day after Halloween, Matt posted a short essay to Huffington Post about Bob The Drag Queen surprising C.J. and trick-or-treating with him. Following is the not-as-short, unabridged version. I think Matt is the best father ever, but I’m a … Continue reading →

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The Father Of My Children Has Changed

Posted on June 19, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

A year ago Matt was badly injured while he was on duty. He has been at home trying to heal and adjust ever since. Being married to a police officer, I knew that this was a possibility, that he could … Continue reading →

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Real Dads Let Their Sons Do Their Makeup

Posted on March 24, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

For years, my son has been using my wife’s makeup to give his Barbie dolls makeovers and put makeup on a life-size mannequin head he got for Christmas a while back. Then he started doing my wife’s makeup regularly, so … Continue reading →

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I Love You, Son

Posted on March 25, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

Someone recently asked Matt if he thinks he’s too hard on C.J. and his brother at some moments and too easy on them at others. The line of questioning irritated me because Matt is an amazing father. The next day, … Continue reading →

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