She will be stronger, bolder, & more empathetic...
Recently our daughter came to us asking if she could change schools. For those not familiar with our community, our school system ranks...
Be silent no more...
I remember the first gay bar that April and I visited. It was 1.5 hours away from our college home. Far enough that no one would see us...
Finding comfort in our own shoes
A letter to the mom at the sporting goods store, You came into Hibbett Sports last week with your daughter. I was there with my daughter...
"But Mom my hands are white"
Last night Avery and I were snuggled up as she was reading several books about her favorite president, Abraham Lincoln. This particular...
Safe and Welcoming Schools
This post was written for a different publication on October 1st, 2014. This year our daughter has a 3rd grade teacher that celebrates...
Daddy's Girl
On Sunday children across America will be celebrating their fathers. It’s interesting to hear the many ways children of gay and lesbian...
Waiting....just waiting and preparing
Like most of you, my family is anticipating the SCOTUS decision. Many feel that this decision is coming at the end of June while others...
The tale of two moms
Our daughter is bold, adventurous, and stubborn. I absolutely love these qualities about her and often ask myself if these...
"That's So Gay.": From a Teacher's Perspective
This post first appeared on the Teaching Tolerance website. “That’s so gay!” “He called me gay.” I’m an elementary school teacher, and...
