Tag Archives: raising a gay child

High School Student Needs Advice on Coming Out

Posted on February 3, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

Hey peeps, this week I was approached by a devoted Raising My Rainbow and Queerty reader who has a few questions for us. Cameron is a 19-year-old who runs the Gay-Straight Alliance at his high school in Ontario, Canada.  He’s … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Cried Fabulous

Posted on January 27, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

When Uncle Uncle comes to visit he always arrives bearing gifts; beautifully wrapped gifts, because – after all — merchandising and appearance are everything. One of the favorites, by far, is the book The Boy Who Cried Fabulous written by … Continue reading →

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Falling Off the Boy Toy Wagon Into Girl Toy Heaven

Posted on January 24, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

It was like watching somebody come alive, watching a flower bloom, watching a rainbow cross the sky. It was the day C.J. discovered Barbie. Back story: Uncle Uncle and I had a bad Barbie addiction as children. It was tough … Continue reading →

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A Boy Wants a Doll: Father Grows Uncomfortable When Son Challenges Gender Stereotypes

Posted on January 21, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

Tonight on “What Would You Do?” (ABC at 9 p.m.) the show sets up a scenario at a toy store and sends in actors to see what people will say when a father struggles with the thought of buying a doll for … Continue reading →

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Toe Rings for Pa’s 63rd Birthday

Posted on January 20, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

It was Pa’s 63rdbirthday, which always necessitates a big hoopla because Pa is one of those people who L-O-V-E-S his birthday.  I’m the opposite by the way. Any-who, Nana Grab Bags is happy to accommodate and fulfill Pa’s fantasies of … Continue reading →

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Did C.J. Create the First-Ever Gay Pride Lego?

Posted on January 6, 2011 by raisingmyrainbow

C.J.’s Brother is a Lego-building wunderkind.  While he loves to build and engineer, C.J. hoards the mini-figs (a.k.a. the Lego people, for those of you not up on your Lego lingo).  I find C.J.’s hoarded mini-figs everywhere: in his pockets, … Continue reading →

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