Tag Archives: LGBTQ

C.J.’s Birthday Part I: The Playdate

Posted on February 10, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J.’s eighth birthday was on February 1, which was also Super Bowl Sunday, which a lot of people thought was really cool, except for C.J. Luckily, Katy Perry’s halftime show made the day bearable for him. Because of the NFL’s … 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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What My Son Wants For Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

“Mom, I only want three things for Christmas this year,” C.J. said from the backseat as I shuttled him to gymnastics. “Oh, really? Just three things?” I had a hard time believing the brevity of his list. “Yes. If I … Continue reading →

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California Department of Education Lies, Does Not Investigate LGBTQ Bullying

Posted on December 7, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

Like my son, Ronin Shimizu was a young boy living in California. He was a cheerleader, like my son hopes to be one day. Ronin is described as positive and happy, like my son is often described. He endured bullying … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Is….

Posted on November 25, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

On Friday, I announced that I was giving away a copy of Al Vernacchio’s book For Goodness Sex to one lucky winner.  To enter to win, you had to leave a comment letting me know what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving season. … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: For Goodness Sex

Posted on November 21, 2014 by raisingmyrainbow

I’m in love with a book. A few months ago I was given a sneak peek of Al Vernacchio’s book For Goodness Sex and I was so thankful for it, that I wrote a blurb for the book’s back jacket … 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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