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Thoughts from the parent of a transgender teen

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Author: imamamabear

Parent, LGBTQ+ ally, former Catholic, recovering co-dependent, aspiring writer, dachshund lover

Map of the World

My fear of her life experiences being limited was served to me on a silver platter by the TSA agents at Charlotte Douglas & O’Hare International airport. 

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imamamabear Parenting Transgender Teen, Uncategorized 1 Comment September 16, 2018February 3, 2019 5 Minutes

New Beginnings

As much as Heather starting college is a new beginning for her, it’s a new beginning for me too, only I don’t know how to begin again.

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imamamabear Parenting Transgender Teen 4 Comments September 9, 2018February 3, 2019 3 Minutes

Happy Labor Day

Greetings friends!  I'm taking a break from writing this weekend to enjoy time with my Mom, who is here visiting.  I hope you're having a relaxing weekend!  I'll have a new post next Sunday!

imamamabear Uncategorized Leave a comment September 2, 2018 1 Minute

Life’s A Dance

You may be surprised to learn that no one who lives with me reads my blog! 

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imamamabear Parenting Transgender Teen 2 Comments August 26, 2018October 20, 2018 4 Minutes

Free Mom Hugs

She suggested I stand where the protestors are. PROTESTORS? Um, Jen Hatmaker never mentioned protestors?!

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imamamabear Parenting Transgender Teen, Uncategorized 12 Comments August 19, 2018September 15, 2018 5 Minutes

Going All The Way

I'm relieved my family's journey is no longer a secret.

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imamamabear Parenting Transgender Teen 2 Comments August 12, 2018February 3, 2019 5 Minutes

A Year From Now

August is here. In a mere twelve days, I will send my firstborn to college.

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imamamabear Parenting Transgender Teen, Uncategorized 3 Comments August 5, 2018February 3, 2019 6 Minutes

From Fear and Denial to Acceptance and Beyond: A Guest Blog Post by Karen Graci — previously posted on PFLAG Charlotte

I'm taking a writing break this week and spending time with family! Please enjoy this post from my friend and fellow PFLAG parent Karen!

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imamamabear Parenting Transgender Teen Leave a comment July 29, 2018February 3, 2019 4 Minutes

We Are Just Like You

I was angry at myself for waiting six months to attend my first PFLAG meeting!

imamamabear Parenting Transgender Teen 4 Comments July 22, 2018February 3, 2019 7 Minutes

Open Letter to the NC DMV

I don’t forgive you for discriminating against my daughter.  

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imamamabear Parenting Transgender Teen 10 Comments July 15, 2018February 3, 2019 7 Minutes

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