Tag Archives: Orange County

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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Our Gender Nonconforming Halloween Party

Posted on October 31, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

One of the absolute best things about having this blog is that it has enabled my family to meet and forge friendships with other families raising gender nonconforming kids. We’ve found two families locally that we’ve gotten to know since … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want My Boy To Want A Boy Costume

Posted on October 23, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Halloween is a reminder of how much our family has evolved. The Halloween before last, our three and a half year old son wanted to dress up as Snow White and we were panic-stricken. What would people say?  How would … Continue reading →

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How Chick-Fil-A Almost Ruined My Family

Posted on October 9, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

At one point last week I was pretty sure that Chick-Fil-A had ruined my family. When the Chick-Fil-A anti-gay controversy broke out during the summer, it was a no-brainer for C.J.’s Dad and I to have a conversation with our … Continue reading →

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Come Out Of The Closet Son…Then Go Back In…

Posted on September 28, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Sixteen months ago I asked a question that got a decent amount of attention on the internet: “Do you think that it is possible for a homosexual person to not have to come out of the closet.  I don’t mean … Continue reading →

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My Son Draws Himself As A Girl

Posted on September 19, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Today my son drew himself as a boy for the first time in his life.  He’s five and a half years old.  For that many years, when he has drawn himself, he has drawn himself as a girl. In the … Continue reading →

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Dear C.J.’s Kindergarten Teacher

Posted on August 24, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Hi! I don’t know you and I won’t know you until after Labor Day, but I just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself and my son to you.  I’m C.J.’s Mom and my son C.J. is gender nonconforming.  … Continue reading →

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My Son’s Playdates Include Manicures and Formal Dresses

Posted on August 9, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Occasionally, a moment will just melt my freaking heart. It happened to me last week and my heart is still all warm inside. My son was up in a tree house with a new friend he had met just hours … Continue reading →

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What My Son Has to Say to Dan Cathy of Chick-Fil-A

Posted on July 29, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Dear Mr. Dan Cathy, My uncle is gay.  I love my uncle and his boyfriend and all of his friends. We have fun and hangout. I don’t think it is right for you to give money to stop my uncle … Continue reading →

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As If Staff Meetings Weren’t Awkward Enough

Posted on July 25, 2012 by raisingmyrainbow

Staff meetings.  Although I’ve heard them referred to as “staff infections” or “stiff meetings” by my friends, I don’t mind them.  Our amazing administrative assistant brings in a homemade coffee cake and our department of eight fun females and two … Continue reading →

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