Tag Archives: Gender

Thanksgiving Housekeeping & Giveaway

Posted on November 21, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Happy Thanksgiving week! Among the many things that I am grateful for are this blog and its readers.  C.J.’s Brother is thankful for his family, his house and his video games. C.J. is thankful for his dolls, his grandma and … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Pedicures

Posted on November 13, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

“Where are we going?” C.J. asked me.  We were loading into the car after a morning at the gym and we had a few hours to kill before we had to pick up his brother. “Someplace,” I replied. “Let me … Continue reading →

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C.J. Drafted By Seattle Sailors

Posted on July 9, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

“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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12 Things Every Gender Nonconforming Child Wants You To Know

Posted on June 30, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

When most people are born, their sex (male or female based on their genitalia) and their gender (male or female based on their brain) are usually in total alignment.  Mine aren’t.  Get over it.  I was born this way. If … Continue reading →

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Dresses as a Form of Punishment

Posted on May 22, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

“Where are you two troublemakers off to?” C.J.’s Dad asked as C.J. and I strode between him and his beloved flat screen on our way outside to squeeze in some scooter time before sunset. “We’re going to ride our scooters,” … Continue reading →

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Baby Shower Sex Reveal

Posted on May 9, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

I feel like a jaded, cynical old lady who should be chain smoking on a patio somewhere with cats milling about as I shake my head in amusement and disgust while I play solitaire and ignore the results of my … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to LGBTQ-phobic Pastor Sean Harris

Posted on May 1, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Homophobic North Carolina preacher Sean Norris recently gave a sermon in which he advocated physically assaulting gender variant toddlers.  Listen to it here.  This letter is my response to him. Dear Pastor Harris, Hi.  I’m C.J.’s Mom and boy would … Continue reading →

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Things I Never Thought I’d Say to My Son: The First of 2012 Edition

Posted on February 17, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

I’m sorry you don’t like my outfit, but if I go upstairs and change we’ll be late for school…like we were yesterday when you didn’t like my red pants. That’s why I don’t like it when you wear your wig … Continue reading →

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When Gift Giving and Getting Goes Wrong

Posted on February 12, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Molly is a cutie.  She is five and one of C.J.’s BFFs at school, where they have bonded over their love of Rapunzel and the color purple (the hue, not the novel/film/musical).  Molly has thick, brown curly hair and a … Continue reading →

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My Son, The Dancer – Part II

Posted on January 20, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Continued from a previous post….. I hate being the new mom.  I sat down on the benches outside of the dance studio by myself, looking through the one-way mirror at my son transform into a dancer.  A mother and daughter … Continue reading →

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