Tag Archives: Gender

I’ve Been Called Worse

Posted on October 26, 2020 by raisingmyrainbow

“In middle school, one of the worst things you can be called is ‘basic.’ Some people at school call me basic. It doesn’t bother me; I’ve been called worse. When you’re LGBTQ, you get used to being called names and other mean things.” — CJ, age 13, grade 8 Continue reading →

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Gender Is Over

Posted on February 20, 2020 by raisingmyrainbow

My name is C.J. and I’m 13 years old. I am a member of the LGBTQ community. My gender identity is male and my gender expression is female. That means that I’m awesome. Just kidding. It means that I was … Continue reading →

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The Coachella Classmate and DragCon Unicorn

Posted on October 1, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J. was very “nervous-excited” for his big presentation. He took a bubble bath with lavender bath salts to calm his nerves. He decided to leave his hair down and put some mousse in it to accentuate his curls. He put … Continue reading →

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The End Of The Year Violin Recital Dress Code Debacle

Posted on June 7, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

This school year has been a shitty one and I really just want it to be over. But, before that can happen we have a lot to get through. Two open houses. Three potlucks. A play. A class science experiment. … Continue reading →

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My 11 Year Old Was Just Dumped By His Best Friend Because He’s Gay

Posted on February 16, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

This piece originally appeared on HuffPost. My son C.J. lay in my arms all night. He cried until a restless sleep found him, then he whimpered rhythmically. If I moved away, he moved toward me so that our cheeks were … Continue reading →

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School Responds to My Son’s Request to Stop PE Sex/Gender Segregation

Posted on January 23, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

Last week, C.J. wrote a letter to the three PE teachers who rotate working at the elementary schools in his school district. In the letter, he explained that he doesn’t think they should segregate students by sex/gender during PE class. … Continue reading →

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I’m A Boy And Some Girls Are Stronger Than Me

Posted on January 11, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

We were on our way to C.J.’s parent-teacher conference when he said he had something to tell us before we got to the school. I panicked for a moment. No parent wants a surprise announcement on the way to (or … Continue reading →

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Our Month in Review: November 2017

Posted on December 5, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

Following are highlights from our month on Instagram. Click here for all of the months’ pictures, thoughts and happenings. If you’re on Instagram, be sure to follow me. “You’re a boy!” “Baby!” “Pink is for girls only!” “Loser!” “You suck!” … Continue reading →

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Why Didn’t You Tell Me Your Son Was A Boy?!?!

Posted on November 16, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

Chase started high school in August. Weeks before that, he joined the football team and began training. Our house quickly became a popular hangout spot for Chase and his new friends/teammates – which is what Matt and I have always … Continue reading →

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Another Drag Queen Halloween for My Son

Posted on October 28, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

I’m good at managing expectations and preparing my children for disappointment. That being the case, I have spent the last year telling C.J. that no Halloween ever in the history of Halloweens will compare to the one he had last … Continue reading →

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