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New Beginning, Part II

I want to write again.  I’ve been wanting to do it for a while. I’ve started a new post {and stopped} at least three other times in the past twenty-one months.  It's like breaking awkward silence between friends. The longer it goes on, the harder it is to pick up the phone and make the … Continue reading New Beginning, Part II →

imamamabear Uncategorized 2 Comments July 8, 2021July 10, 2021 2 Minutes

Happy Anniversary

Heather called me this week.  When she calls, she always begins with the same question. “Is now a bad time?”  What neither of my daughters realize is that there’s never a bad time to hear from them.  Our usual mode of communication is text, so if I am being summoned to speak on the phone … Continue reading Happy Anniversary →

imamamabear Mama Bear LGBT, Parenting Transgender Teen 3 Comments October 6, 2019July 8, 2021 4 Minutes

The Helpers

I haven’t been posting regularly.  October was a tough month.  It truly beat me down. 

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

Make A Difference

"Once you become aware, you become responsible." - Theo Schaffer

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imamamabear Parenting Transgender Teen 1 Comment October 18, 2018February 3, 2019 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

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

Losing My Religion

Each week at church, I would kneel after Communion and repeat the same fervent prayer, “God, please bring my son back to me.” Months came and went, things went further in the opposite direction.

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imamamabear Uncategorized 4 Comments June 17, 2018February 3, 2019 5 Minutes
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