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Making the right change

randyfitzpatrick — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:14:53 -0700

It's good to see that parents are noticing what their teens are doing. The hard part is knowing how to approach their teens about the issue at hand. Teen's friends can influence more than the parents can. Parents do have options available to them for help with their teens and approaching the issue.
Narconon Vista Bay

Glad that all is well with you....

Papi to Maria — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:19:31 -0700

Congrats on dating and the finalization.

Boy, I can relate!

wondertwinmama — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:35:34 -0700

I was just feeling an overwhelming sense of loss recently about just this issue. I was cruising down Ocean Blvd. watching all of the 20 somethings, with their faux-hawks, rocker t's, & hot girlfriends in hand, as they paraded down to the LB Pride Festival. Here I was cruising in my Caddie SRX (you know, the cross over, it's not really a mini-van or a "grocery getter" (what we kindly call those big ole station wagons from the 70's) and it's not quite an SUV. So, as I watch all of the proud gay and lesbian folk strut their stuff, I think "That used to be us." We used to be hot, we used to be there...wherever the scene was, whatever was going on, we would show up late, make an appearance and bring down the house. As I rolled my window down to at least feel the cool ocean breeze, I realize as a few couples stare my way that the "wheels on the bus" song is a bit loud and because of the tinted windows, they can't tell that I have twin toddlers in the back saying "again, again, again." And even worse, with my hair pulled back in a headband, sitting here singing along waiting for the light to turn green, I even look straight. Now, they think I am the enemy...they don't know I'm a really cool lesbian mommy who can't bring my kids to pride because it's nap time and I have to get home so they will "transfer" from the car without waking up causing the entire day to get off schedule! AGGHH, I used to be so cool...and although I am very acclimated into the straight world, and we even go to a play group once a month with other lesbian mommies and babies/toddlers, I still feel disconnected and alienated. I think I feel most disconnected from my former self. I feel so boring at times and to tell you the truth, I miss her! I liked her and she's someone I want my kids to know...How do you reconcile the two?

w00t

dagnarus75 — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:56:17 -0700

haha, did i prompt the update? congrats, sounds like a BIG relief.

exciting

mommyzrus917 — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:08:47 -0700

wow!!! thanks for making me CRY!!! lol, congratulations to you and your family. stories like yours gives me hope that our world really might be changing.
~*Tracy*~

Gay Marriage

Tue, 20 May 2008 08:39:12 -0700

Here in Massachusetts we had a little more time between the decision in November 2003 to the actual gay marriages on May 17th 2004. For gay couples who have been in relationships for years this isn't a problem but for those caught up in the moment counseling is a good place to start to know what the legalities are. Marriage is a basic civil right that should be attainable by all Americans if they choose. For those who have family who are uncomfortable with this check out our short produced to educate & defuse the controversy. It has a way of opening closed minds & provides some sanity on the issue: www.OUTTAKEonline.com

Since we became parents

Gaydad — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:58:15 -0700

I used to hang out with the same set of friends, we would play tennis, go have lunch and meet occassionally for dinner. I have not hung out with them for 3 1/2 months. (My adopted son is 4 months and we took him home at two days old). Do do the math.
It is unfortunate but it's true. Just like straight couples that have babies, they end up not hanging out with other couples that do not have children. Just like straigt couples that get married...they tend to hang out with other married couples. Just like gay couples, they tend to hang out with other gay couples.

I don't think it's a gay/straight issue here. I think it's a human issue.

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That confirms my beliefs,

gerrard — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:42:56 -0700

That confirms my beliefs, it's getting harder and harder to be a parent these days. Kids face many risks and many temptations, school is not a safe place anymore and that's because it has become a target for drugs. How can a parent control that?
Drug Treatment

Happy Birthday

Green Dads — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:51:36 -0800

Wanted to say Happy Birthday!

Steven, Brian and Darius

Good Luck with the

ljanenp — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:04:24 -0800

Good Luck with the pregnancy. My partner and I have two boys ages 4 years and 8 weeks conceived through donor insemination AND we live in Mississippi! So, I understand. But I have to tell you, we haven't had a single issue (yet) with other kids, parents, teachers, with anyone really. And our sons go to a Baptist Daycare/Preschool. The director, teachers and other parents have been very supportive and really treat us like any other family. We have been pleasantly surprised. It seems that it has to do with just being confident with who you are and not apologetic yet not aggressive about it. As far as your family, my dad was very concerned about me getting pregnant and raising children because of "society". He is the proudest grandfather in the world and now is convinced that these kids will be just fine if not better. My partner's family lives in rural Tennessee. Her mother did not do well with her daughter's sexuality initially. She is also now a proud Nana and tells all her friends about our family, her grandchildren etc. (which are not biologically related to her) When we go to visit, there are loads of presents from all her friends and they all have to come visit while we are there. You would be surprised by what a grandchild can do. Sometimes people just need a gentle push out of their comfort zone. Best wishes!

stupid backwardness

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:26:22 -0800

I find it rediculous that they ban them from adopting!

Lovely post

emilypico — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:02:43 -0800

Thanks for sharing this video! So impressed with this young man - great outlook on life (and vocabulary! I don't think that I ever used the word 'humility' at his age :).

-Emily
http://picodegallo.wordpress.com

If you were in canada he

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:35:11 -0800

If you were in canada he could

Now if only the gay foster

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:39:02 -0700

Now if only the gay foster dad could adopt the kid.

Dance While You Can, The Music Will Stop

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:15:58 -0700

Enjoy it while it lasts, because it won't for long. Nature will prevail and all of your destructive attempts to normalize sexual deviancy will be for naught. Your attempts to censor free speech in the guise of hate speech is reprehensible and also rather fruitless. Aren't you humiliated that the only way you folks seem to be able to get along in life is through legislative coercion and constant mewling and whining?