Tag Archives: LGBTQ

Happy 14th Birthday CJ!

Posted on February 1, 2021 by raisingmyrainbow

I blinked those tired, hurried, worried blinks of a mom and suddenly I’m here. A mom with a nearly-18-year-old and a 14 year old. Yes. CJ is 14. He’s 14 and he’s a beautiful, totally original, complex, deep feeling soul … Continue reading →

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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 Three Little Pigs Reimagined

Posted on November 6, 2019 by raisingmyrainbow

For a school project, CJ had to design a set for a production of The Three Little Pigs. CJ being CJ, he insisted on reimagining the classic story and making a statement. He wrote a new narrative, printed and cut … Continue reading →

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If You Don’t Let Your Kid Pick Their Own Costume, You’re A Monster

Posted on October 26, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

By: C.J. (age 11) Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays because I get to dress up however I want and go walking around outside and nobody judges me. I love it when nobody judges me. I always … Continue reading →

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My Son’s Bullying Story on New Series: Beyond Bullied

Posted on October 12, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

Kheris Rogers was bullied for her dark complexion, but she didn’t let bullies convince her she isn’t fabulous and beautiful. She turned a negative into a positive by creating her own clothing line called Flexin’ In My Complexion. Now, in … 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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Video: Sephora Spotlights C.J.

Posted on September 9, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

Every year, Sephora brings its US store leaders together in Vegas for a week of inspiration, celebration and development. At this year’s Sephora Store Leadership Conference, executives shared the following video about our family to encourage Sephora cast members to … Continue reading →

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One Mom

Posted on August 6, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

One mom. Sometimes one mom is all it takes. Sometimes one mom doesn’t seem like nearly enough. Sometimes both feel true. (It’s weird when that happens because you feel thankful and disappointed at the same time and that combination of … Continue reading →

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11-Year-Old Grand Marshal’s Pride Speech

Posted on June 24, 2018 by raisingmyrainbow

Yesterday, at age 11, C.J. officially became the youngest grand marshal in Pride Month’s 48-year history. As part of his duties as Orange County Pride’s 2018 Grand Marshal, he accepted a community award and gave a speech. He wrote the … Continue reading →

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