Tag Archives: PFLAG
When My Brother Came Out
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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Tagged Coming Out, Gay, Gay pride, LGBTQ, National Coming Out Day, parenting, PFLAG
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Son of a Preacher Man
“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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Tagged Gay, homosexual, LGBTQ, Michael Serrato, Music, Music Video, parenting, PFLAG, raising a gay child, Son of a Preacher Man, The Trevor Project, Tom Goss
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So Proud: PFLAG Flag Bearer Award
This afternoon was very special and one I’ll never forget. At the 2015 PFLAG National Convention Awards Luncheon, I enjoyed lunch with my husband Matt, PFLAG Executive Director Jody Huckaby, Caitlyn Jenner’s sister Pam Mettler, Betty DeGeneres and others. Then, … Continue reading
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Tagged Betty DeGeneres, Caitlyn Jenner, Gender, gender nonconforming, LGBTQ, Pam Mettler, PFLAG, PFLAG Mom, transgender
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Fall Appearances and Speaking Engagements
Here’s where I’ll be this fall. I’d love to meet you! Cal State Fullerton: Thinking Queer Series Thursday, September 24, 7 p.m. Fullerton, California The Cal State Fullerton LGBTQ Resource Center welcomes students, staff and the local community to … Continue reading
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Tagged Cal State Fullerton, OCEC, PFLAG, Pink Truck Designs, School Compliance Taskforce
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Amazing Resource for People Who Are Transgender or Gender Expansive and Their Loved Ones
I recently had the honor of working with PFLAG on their new publication titled Our Trans Loved Ones. It’s an amazing resource for parents, families and friends of people who are transgender and gender expansive. Our Trans Loved Ones is free … Continue reading
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Tagged Gender, gender creative, gender expansive, gender nonconforming, PFLAG, resources, trans, transgender
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Friday Fodder: I Am Jazz, CNN Edition
I Am Jazz: The children’s book I Am Jazz will be released in a few days (Sept. 4). Preorder your copy today. I Am Jazz is the story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, … Continue reading
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Tagged Appearances, CNN, Friday Fodder, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Head Start, I Am Jazz, iReport, Jazz Jennings, LGBTQ, Orange County, parenting, PFLAG, Raising My Rainbow, transgender
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Every Voice Can Be Powerful No Matter Its Volume
PFLAG Moms come in all shapes, sizes, colors, personalities, temperaments and advocacy styles. One of my all-time favorite PFLAG Moms, Lisa, has a personality and advocacy style that are quiet, gentle, kind and steady. She’s an elementary school teacher near … Continue reading
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Tagged Gay, Gay pride, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, LGBTQ, Lisa, Orange County, parenting, PFLAG, PFLAG Mom, raising a gay child, Raising gay child, Raising My Rainbow
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Raising My Rainbow….In Italy!!!!
I’ve been a wee bit massively busy lately, as you may have noticed. C.J. and Chase’s last day of school is today, my day job is busier than usual and I’ve been working on a side project that I can’t … Continue reading
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Tagged ALA, American Library Association, Gay, Gender, gender creative, gender nonconforming, Italian, Italy, LGBTQ, PFLAG, Raising My Rainbow, Stonewall, Stonewall Award
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Raising My Rainbow 