Alex Affirmed (and Other Great Moments in Herstory)
In the past few months, we’ve really come a long way. I have always known our journey would take twists and turns, and while I consider myself open and flexible to changing course in my life, I guess I...
View ArticleAlex Has a Hero and Her Name is Joppe
Recently another parent of a transchild shared a link to a short documentary that was going to be shown an a local film festival. I previewed it first before showing Alex. After doing so, I knew it...
View ArticleThe Power of a Common Experience
From time to time, I receive lovely messages of support and encouragement through this blog from people who are either transgender themselves or are supporting a person who is. I enjoy this kind of...
View ArticleThe Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter My clammy hands gripped the steering wheel while I focused on restraining my foot from pressing the gas pedal all the way to the floor. Breathe, I told myself. Relax. Deep breath in...
View ArticleMy God, People...
Let those who can accept it, accept it. When I was entering 5th grade, my parents made the decision to switch me from public school to a private, Catholic one. At the time, I was happy for the switch...
View ArticleIt's a Family Affair
For all the time that Girlyboy Papa and I devote to providing our attention and unconditional support for Alex, there is a person in our family who often goes under-represented. Teddy. He is Alex’s...
View ArticleHow being a parent landed me my dream job
It was the opportunity I had been waiting for: a job that offered security, great benefits, a great “next step” in my career, all in a field that would give me a warm fuzzy feeling in my heart at the...
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