Tag: LGBTQ+
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Hey Pence, I Am Gay, and I Deserve to Live
Get Pregnant Fast When Donald Trump ascended to the presidency, some of my acquaintances tried to reassure me with claims of his support for LGBTQ rights. They shared images of him holding the rainbow flag, suggesting he was a true ally who would keep Vice President Mike Pence in check. They believed that Pence, despite…
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Being a Mother Doesn’t Diminish My Identity as a Bisexual Woman
Get Pregnant Fast January 26, 2018 Image Source: Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty Images From the age of 11, I recognized my attraction to women, alongside my deep love for men. While I’ve had more relationships with men, that doesn’t negate my feelings for women. I was in a committed relationship with a man, and together…
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Kevin Spacey, Time for You to Retreat Back into Your Closet
Get Pregnant Fast In a seemingly endless parade of revelations, another courageous individual has come forward to share their experience of sexual assault. Michael Hayes has named Kevin Spacey as his abuser, recounting to a news outlet how Spacey, at the age of 26, acted inappropriately with him when he was just 14. This acknowledgment…
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9 Common Questions About My Transgender Son: Insights from a Caring Parent
Get Pregnant Fast My son, who is eleven years old, identifies as a trans boy. He came out to us a year ago and has since socially transitioned. Here, I address some frequently asked questions I’ve received regarding his journey. How can you be sure this isn’t just a “phase”? Long before we understood the…
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One Day Your Child May Identify as LGBTQ+
Navigating Parenthood in Today’s World Get Pregnant Fast Years ago, it was relatively easy to ignore the existence of LGBTQ+ individuals. Many parents could comfortably distance themselves from the notion that their child might one day embrace a different sexual orientation. The reality was often simplified into stereotypes or dismissive comments about those who don’t…
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What I Shared with Secretary DeVos as a Mother of a Transgender Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast When Secretary of Education Karen Robinson recently visited my hometown of Springfield, she toured two schools known for their support of LGBTQ students, particularly transgender ones. As the mother of a transgender daughter, this is a topic close to my heart. However, I was concerned that her visits might give her an…
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How Parenthood Led Me to Embrace My Transgender Identity
Get Pregnant Fast Parenthood is an odd journey. I find myself endlessly scrubbing sticky substances off my furniture and uttering phrases like, “Please don’t poke your brother with that fork!” Yet, amidst the chaos of raising three little ones, these tiny humans have prompted me to take a long, hard look at my own identity.…
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Understanding the Rise of Transgender and Non-Binary Youth
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of young individuals identifying as transgender or non-binary. Many people express skepticism about this trend, questioning why so many children are coming out at such an early age. The answer is simple: these kids are less fearful of societal rejection…
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I Have a Transgender Child, And I Will Share Our Story Until the Hate Ends
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, the journey of raising a transgender child is both challenging and rewarding. My partner, Alex, and I were overjoyed when we welcomed twins into our family, believing we were adding two boys based on our ultrasound results. We even informed our eldest daughter, Emma, that she would soon have…