Tag Archives: Gay
Son of a Preacher Man
“I had planned to become a Catholic priest–I spent 18 months in seminary following college before I realized I was gay. I also attempted suicide when I was 13.” – Singer/Songwriter Tom Goss. Stop everything you’re doing and watch this … Continue reading
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Tagged Gay, homosexual, LGBTQ, Michael Serrato, Music, Music Video, parenting, PFLAG, raising a gay child, Son of a Preacher Man, The Trevor Project, Tom Goss
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I Love You, Son
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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Tagged Dad, fatherhood, Gay, gender creative, gender nonconforming, LGBTQ, Matt, parenting, raising a gay child, Raising gay child, Raising My Rainbow
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Mom, What If I Date A Transgender Person?
More often than not, my 11-year-old son Chase initiates a serious conversation with me when I am otherwise occupied and unable to make eye contact and use body language to signal that he has my undivided attention. He has employed … Continue reading
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Tagged Chase, Gay, Gender, homosexual, LGBTQ, Orange County, Pansexual, parenting, transgender
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And The Winner Is….
On Friday, I announced that I was giving away a copy of Al Vernacchio’s book For Goodness Sex to one lucky winner. To enter to win, you had to leave a comment letting me know what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving season. … Continue reading
Giveaway: For Goodness Sex
I’m in love with a book. A few months ago I was given a sneak peek of Al Vernacchio’s book For Goodness Sex and I was so thankful for it, that I wrote a blurb for the book’s back jacket … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Vernacchio, books, For Goodness Sex, Gay, LGBTQ, parenting, Sex Ed, Sex Education, The Talk
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Every Voice Can Be Powerful No Matter Its Volume
PFLAG Moms come in all shapes, sizes, colors, personalities, temperaments and advocacy styles. One of my all-time favorite PFLAG Moms, Lisa, has a personality and advocacy style that are quiet, gentle, kind and steady. She’s an elementary school teacher near … Continue reading
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Tagged Gay, Gay pride, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, LGBTQ, Lisa, Orange County, parenting, PFLAG, PFLAG Mom, raising a gay child, Raising gay child, Raising My Rainbow
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Raising My Rainbow….In Italy!!!!
I’ve been a wee bit massively busy lately, as you may have noticed. C.J. and Chase’s last day of school is today, my day job is busier than usual and I’ve been working on a side project that I can’t … Continue reading
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Tagged ALA, American Library Association, Gay, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Italian, Italy, LGBTQ, PFLAG, Raising My Rainbow, Stonewall, Stonewall Award
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