I didn’t share his excitement and confidence. — My child, Z, told me they wanted to be a boy when they were only eight years old. I thought it was like them telling me they wanted to be a firefighter or an astronaut. I dismissed the entire conversation as unimportant. This was the first of many mistakes I’ve…

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Don’t let hurt feelings stop you from being supportive. — Recently a friend told me he found out his teenager is transgender via Facebook. He felt hurt and confused. I can imagine all the questions, doubts, fears, overwhelming concerns that floated through his mind when he read the Facebook post — or announcement in this case. This particular friend —…

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But it’s okay to celebrate. — A couple of weeks ago my family and I went to our first Pride celebration in more than a year due to COVID restrictions. We were all so excited about seeing so many vibrant colors, happy faces, and passionate flag-waving. These are often the first things many folks notice at…

Say goodbye to plain, boring shredded chicken sandwiches. — Shredded chicken sandwiches were a family staple for almost every holiday party or celebration. And they were always at least a little bit different depending on which aunt made them. Even my mother and grandmother didn’t agree on one perfect recipe. There are a million ways to make a shredded…

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