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BOOK GIVEAWAY: One Of A Kind Like Me/ Único Como Yo

Posted on January 17, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

It’s time to add another book to your library! One of a Kind Like Me/Único Como Yo is a bilingual children’s book based on the true story of a child named Danny who wanted to be a princess in the … Continue reading →

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I No Longer Live Life Ahead Of My Son; I Live Life With My Son

Posted on January 6, 2017 by raisingmyrainbow

Six years. It’s been six years since I launched this blog. My gender nonconforming son was three at the time. He was newly potty trained, loved the Disney Princesses and had a limited vocabulary. Now, he’s a nine-year-old fourth grader … Continue reading →

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What I Got for Christmas, By CJ

Posted on December 31, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

Hieeeeeeeeeeeee. I got so many things for Christmas. And I love them all. But here are my favorites. LED Sneakers: They light up and you can change the colors. You can also make the lights flash or change colors on … Continue reading →

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All My Son Wants For Christmas…

Posted on December 16, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

Spoiler Alert: I allude to some things about Santa that you may not want your child to read. It’s a different kind of Christmas in our house this year. It’s C.J.’s first Christmas knowing that thing about Santa that only … Continue reading →

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I’m The Dad Of A Boy Who Loves Drag Queens

Posted on November 3, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

The day after Halloween, Matt posted a short essay to Huffington Post about Bob The Drag Queen surprising C.J. and trick-or-treating with him. Following is the not-as-short, unabridged version. I think Matt is the best father ever, but I’m a … Continue reading →

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All The Details From Our Night With Bob The Drag Queen

Posted on November 1, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

I kept a big secret for two weeks. It was stressful and exhausting. And, so, so worth it. Shortly after I wrote about C.J. dressing up as Bob The Drag Queen for Halloween, Bob contacted me. I just about died. … Continue reading →

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Trick-or-Treating Purse First

Posted on October 16, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

Halloween is a night for boys to dress up as their heroes: firefighters, police officers, military personnel, baseball players and superheroes. My nine-year-old son C.J. is no different from most boys. He’ll dress up as his hero for Halloween. His … Continue reading →

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When My Brother Came Out

Posted on October 11, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

My brother came out when I was in high school and he was in his early twenties. The right way to come out is different for every person. For my brother it was in a mailed letter. I was sitting … Continue reading →

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Back to School Blues…and Pinks

Posted on September 12, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

All summer, every summer, I can’t wait for school to start again. When the kids are in school, there are less “I’m bored” complaints, less money spent, less full layers of sunscreen to apply/reapply, less sand everywhere and there’s more … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: My Son Wears Heels

Posted on September 6, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

Happy Pub Day to Julie Tarney! Her book My Son Wears Heels came out today. And, I have a copy to give away to one lucky reader. This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, Shannon Twisler! About the … Continue reading →

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