We at Transitioning Family are always on the lookout for links that might be helpful to the GLBTQ community, as well as to loved ones of that community. We are fortunate to have a subscriber, who is a great mom to her son who just came out to his family recently; she passed on a link to a book that might be helpful to teens in the GLBTQ community:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1575423634/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Big thanks to Swan!
We, at the house of Bulldog, had a great weekend.
DJ woke up with her hair looking like the Greek guy on the show Ancient Aliens.
So, she posted a pic on FB, similar to the one above, denoting just that. Love that girl!
She has also completely won over a family friend. We'll call this guy Warrior Doc because he is both a soldier and a physician's assistant. Romeo, Juliet and DJ all think he looks like a Jedi from Star Wars, because he's pretty imposing looking. Tall, handsome, piercing blue eyes, shaved head and goatee-like beard, he's also disarmingly quiet until you get to know him. He and Bulldog met through work. Both men have been through some harrowing events in their line of work and Warrior Doc spent many weeks with us between tours in Afghanistan. He is now safely settled stateside, thank goodness, and we see him every so often when he comes to spend a weekend with us at our place.
Warrior Doc didn't know DJ was transgender until a few weeks ago when Bulldog shared it with him. I had mentioned to Warrior Doc that DJ "came out" so he thought I meant she was lesbian. He asked Bulldog, stating it didn't matter to him one way or the other, but was curious. Bulldog shared DJ's coming out story and Warrior Doc adores her even more, I think. And the best part is how much DJ loves Warrior Doc. She makes him laugh and he cracks her up, as well.
Warrior Doc is a big favorite with Goodwrench, Romeo and Juliet, as well. And I think he likes being around our kids-the first time I saw him really laugh after 18 months in Afghanistan, was playing a game called, "Cards against Humanity." cardsagainsthumanity.com
This game is crude, socially unacceptable, and therefore, very much enjoyed in our household. That was when all members of our family gelled with Warrior Doc-our kids made Warrior Doc laugh out loud, which made them think he was the bomb. And I think Warrior Doc may be one of DJ's biggest music fans. He likes to be supplied with her latest compositions. Good stuff-no?
We all ate too much, played games and watched movies until 2 in the morning. It's no wonder DJ's hair looked like it did! To know that girl is to love her ;)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1575423634/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Big thanks to Swan!
We, at the house of Bulldog, had a great weekend.
DJ woke up with her hair looking like the Greek guy on the show Ancient Aliens.
So, she posted a pic on FB, similar to the one above, denoting just that. Love that girl!
She has also completely won over a family friend. We'll call this guy Warrior Doc because he is both a soldier and a physician's assistant. Romeo, Juliet and DJ all think he looks like a Jedi from Star Wars, because he's pretty imposing looking. Tall, handsome, piercing blue eyes, shaved head and goatee-like beard, he's also disarmingly quiet until you get to know him. He and Bulldog met through work. Both men have been through some harrowing events in their line of work and Warrior Doc spent many weeks with us between tours in Afghanistan. He is now safely settled stateside, thank goodness, and we see him every so often when he comes to spend a weekend with us at our place.
Warrior Doc didn't know DJ was transgender until a few weeks ago when Bulldog shared it with him. I had mentioned to Warrior Doc that DJ "came out" so he thought I meant she was lesbian. He asked Bulldog, stating it didn't matter to him one way or the other, but was curious. Bulldog shared DJ's coming out story and Warrior Doc adores her even more, I think. And the best part is how much DJ loves Warrior Doc. She makes him laugh and he cracks her up, as well.
Warrior Doc is a big favorite with Goodwrench, Romeo and Juliet, as well. And I think he likes being around our kids-the first time I saw him really laugh after 18 months in Afghanistan, was playing a game called, "Cards against Humanity." cardsagainsthumanity.com
We all ate too much, played games and watched movies until 2 in the morning. It's no wonder DJ's hair looked like it did! To know that girl is to love her ;)
Just received my book today. I'll come back and give my thoughts as I read through it.
ReplyDeleteYes-please share your thoughts and the name of the book so that others can get your perspective! Thanks so much :)
Deletehttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/069201229X/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
ReplyDeleteI read this book and it was one that I wish I had read as soon as my son came out to me. It was helpful. I gave it to my mom and she really appreciated it. She told me that she could see and understand more about her grandson. She also suggested I give this book to my parent-in-laws and maybe they would be able to understand a bit better.
Anonymous: so glad you found such a great source. It makes a difference when others realize that transgender people are not abnormal or strange by reading about it. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
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