Tag Archives: Gender

How I Told My Son His Friends Are Transgender

Posted on May 20, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

I still remember the day when I sat in my 7-year-old son’s bedroom and told him that his 9-year-old friend Samuel was no longer a boy, but was now a girl named Sophia. My son, C.J., didn’t say much at … Continue reading →

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My Sons’ Reaction To Bruce Jenner

Posted on April 25, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

Matt and I decided to watch the Bruce Jenner’s 20/20 interview with our sons. And, we’re so glad we did because it was really great, respectful and educational. We didn’t make a big announcement; we just turned on the television … Continue reading →

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Op-Ed: Thank You, Angelina Jolie, For Celebrating Our Kids Who Are ‘Different’

Posted on April 1, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

I wrote a blog post for this week, but instead of being published here, it’s published as an Op-Ed on Entertainment Tonight’s website. Check out the links below to have a read.  Op-Ed: Thank You, Angelina Jolie, For Celebrating Our Kids Who … Continue reading →

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Friday Fodder: Here I Am! Edition

Posted on March 20, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

Hey Strangers! It’s been a while! C.J. had a case of pneumonia (bless his heart) that WOULD.  NOT.  GO.  AWAY.  Several trips to the hospital and several rounds of different medications and he finally kicked the thing right as Grandma and … Continue reading →

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When Your Child’s Boy Friend Becomes Their Girl Friend

Posted on January 27, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J. met Samuel about three years ago when Samuel was a boy named Samuel. Now, Samuel is a girl named Sophia. Initially, C.J. and Samuel bonded over being boys who liked to be mermaids in water and princesses on land. … Continue reading →

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Mom, What If I Date A Transgender Person?

Posted on January 12, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

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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God doesn’t make mistakes, people do

Posted on December 31, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

The suicide and suicide letter of Leelah Alcorn haunt me. They have gripped my heart and not let go, squeezing tighter every time I think about them. And, I think about them often. Leelah’s suicide affects me so deeply because, … Continue reading →

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To The PTA Moms at My Son’s School

Posted on November 14, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Last week I published a blog post about things said during a PTA meeting I attended at my youngest son’s school. I wanted to shine a light on the homophobic, transphobic, insensitive, hateful and hurtful things that some moms said … Continue reading →

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The Last PTA Meeting I Will Ever Attend

Posted on November 6, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Imagine my utter delight when I learned that at the next PTA meeting, someone would be speaking about the anti-bullying laws in place to protect LGBT and gender creative kids. Although I’m a card-carrying PTA member, I’ve attended only three … Continue reading →

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Friday Fodder: Bid On Me Edition

Posted on October 17, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Okay, I try not to ask for much. But, here I am asking for something. I am on the board of the Orange County Equality Coalition’s School Compliance Task Force. Which is a long away of saying that I’m part … Continue reading →

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