Recently, law makers in Florida passed a bill that was signed into law by Governor DeSantis. It is called the “Parental Rights in Education” bill; most commonly known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill as pegged in the media and by human activist groups. In Texas, Senate Bill 1311 allows parents and doctors who support… Continue reading Don’t Say What? The True Impact of Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
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A Simple Gesture,An Amazing Teacher
To say we are nervous about Michael leaving the protective bubble of our current day care/preschool and entering the big world of elementary in a couple short weeks is an understatement. We want our sparkle boy to be accepted and appreciated for who he is and not bullied into hiding his true identity. This story… Continue reading A Simple Gesture,An Amazing Teacher
Michael Goes to Therapy
This past week was Michael's first therapy session. I was so nervous for like two days before it I couldn't stand it. I don't even know why! I guess no one thinks it's quite "normal" to take a 5 year old to therapy and most parents never think they will need to take their young… Continue reading Michael Goes to Therapy
What color is gender?
I went to bed with my soul hurting last night. Hurt and confused. Raising a gender non-conforming child is perhaps one of the hardest things a parent can deal with. I’ve been through so much in the short 5+ years I’ve been a parent, it never seems to end, this one is up there. I… Continue reading What color is gender?
One Way I Relate to “This Is Us”
I could not even begin to tell you how many times I've heard phrases like "wow twins, you must be busy", "I couldn't imagine twins", or "they must keep you busy". I usually just smile politely and say yes but know it my mind that no matter what my heart is full and that's what… Continue reading One Way I Relate to “This Is Us”