Tag Archives: gender nonconforming

My Son Is Not Blue He Is Pink

Posted on June 3, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

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 raisingmyrainbow

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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Don’t Mess with Moms Like Us

Posted on May 8, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

It’s C.J.’s Brother’s birthday week! We started off celebrating his decade of awesomeness with a party at Dave and Buster’s – which I deemed a total and complete stress-free success…but, then again, I didn’t have to drive home five 10-year-old … Continue reading →

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David Burtka & Neil Patrick Harris Present Raising My Rainbow

Posted on April 30, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

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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Friday Fodder: It’s Okay To Be Different Edition

Posted on April 19, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J. loves Todd Parr’s book It’s Okay to Be Different.  C.J. also loves playing on my iPad (which he calls “his iPad,” much to the annoyance of his brother).  So, imagine how much he loves the new It’s Okay to … Continue reading →

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Passing My Wedding Dress On To My Son

Posted on April 16, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

“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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I Wrote a Book

Posted on April 9, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

It’s time for me to come out.  My name is Lori and for nearly two and a half years now you’ve known me as the blogger C.J.’s Mom.  And, now I’m an author.  Or, I will be on September 3, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 6, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

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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Saturday Fodder: Roland Humphrey Edition

Posted on March 30, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

We have discovered another great book for/about gender creative kids.  C.J. really, really, really loves this one.  Seriously, it’s one of his new favorites.  He would like you to know that the book “rhymes really great” and has “pretty collage … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Nightmare

Posted on March 26, 2013 by raisingmyrainbow

Last week, C.J. had to have a small dental procedure done that required him to go under anesthesia.  Of course his dad and I were a nervous wreck the weeks and days leading up to the morning of the 7 … Continue reading →

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