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Raising My Rainbow In The Chicago Tribune

Posted on March 18, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

The Chicago Tribune recently asked me and others, “When boys wear dresses: What does it mean?” “At a time when there’s increasing awareness of transgender adults, the youngest gender-nonconforming Americans are also starting to come forward. That includes the kids … Continue reading →

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Son of a Preacher Man

Posted on March 14, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

“I had planned to become a Catholic priest–I spent 18 months in seminary following college before I realized I was gay. I also attempted suicide when I was 13.” – Singer/Songwriter Tom Goss. Stop everything you’re doing and watch this … Continue reading →

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The New Gender Binary

Posted on February 21, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

Binary: (adj.) consisting of, indicating, or involving two. When I first started blogging about my adventures in raising a gender creative son, I wasn’t very educated when it came to gender. All I knew is that I wanted everybody to … Continue reading →

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Phobic Football

Posted on February 5, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

Yay sportsing! Yay football! Yay Super Bowl! Chase likes football. He played flag football for three years and really enjoyed it; but he didn’t enjoy getting teased by his peers for it. Apparently flag football isn’t cool. You know what … Continue reading →

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Happy 9th Birthday C.J.!

Posted on February 1, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

Guess who’s 9 years old today? C.J.! At the very top of his birthday wish list are: All of the mannequins from the front window of the Dior store at South Coast Plaza. A pink diamond pendant necklace from Tiffany. … Continue reading →

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C.J.’s Urban Hike To The Broad

Posted on January 7, 2016 by raisingmyrainbow

The kids had a bunch of days off from school recently because of holidays and the New Year and what not. I was trying to think of things to do with them when my brother suggested we meet him in … Continue reading →

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C.J.’s Christmas Wish List 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

A life-size stuffed animal giraffe (Yes, he still wants this. No, he’s not getting it.) The American Girl Doll Bitty Baby with red hair and green eyes to match his (He might be getting this.) A full size, real life … Continue reading →

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How To Annoy Your Brother During A Sleepover

Posted on December 3, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

  When you’re in middle school, there’s nothing better than a good sleepover – and there’s nothing worse than your pesky, gender nonconforming little brother annoying you during a sleepover. Chase tries to plan a “Movie Night Sleepover” once every … Continue reading →

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The Things My Son Is Thankful For

Posted on November 24, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

“Do you have anything for me to do?” C.J. asked me in a moment of boredom. He knows that if he complains that he’s bored I’ll tell him that only boring people can be bored and he’d rather be a … Continue reading →

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What It Feels Like To Raise A Gender Nonconforming Child

Posted on November 9, 2015 by raisingmyrainbow

I feel like I don’t always do a perfect job of explaining what it feels like to raise a gender nonconforming child (even though I’m usually pretty good with words). I recently ran across Emily Perl Kingsley’s essay titled “Welcome … Continue reading →

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