We all fall into 2 categories, labelers and non-labelers. Not so much that you are one or the other, but more that there are 2 sides of us. There is a side of us that craves labels. Not just for others, but for ourselves. Labels help us make sense of our world and help us … Continue reading Labels
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Coming Out Thoughts-Part 2
Coming out is usually thought of as a one-time, or two-time, type event. “He came out." “I came out to my family." It can be a pronounced event in someone’s life, and before I “came out”, I thought of it the same. You come out, and then you’re out! Voila! I have to confess … Continue reading Coming Out Thoughts-Part 2
Calling All Gay Christians
Church and it’s members have been on my heart the past few weeks, and I know my blogging skills are always better when I write about what I’m most passionate about in the moment. As you know, I’ve blogged about my faith before, and my background. I am a Christian, and while I grew up … Continue reading Calling All Gay Christians
Ex-Husbands-In-Law (11/9/15)
Ex-Husbands-In-Law. It's a thing! Google it! Ok, maybe not. We just made it up to describe our guys in social situations. "I'd like you to meet my ex-husband-in-law". Or "Oh, no, we aren't together. This is my ex-husband-in-law." Definition: Your partner's ex-husband is your ex-husband-in-law. I realize most women never get an ex-husband-in-law. It's a … Continue reading Ex-Husbands-In-Law (11/9/15)
Just Another Day in Paradise (AKA the Gay Lifestyle) 11/11/15
If you asked me a year ago, I never would've given much thought to what the term, "gay lifestyle" implied. Or maybe I would have had a stereotypical reaction to the phrase. You know, depending on how it's said, it invokes images of promiscuity, wild partying, etc. Several months ago someone used this term to … Continue reading Just Another Day in Paradise (AKA the Gay Lifestyle) 11/11/15
Our Kids Have Two Moms (11/12/15)
When we were in the midst of coming to terms with our feelings for each other and where to go from there, one of my biggest concerns was coming out to my kids. It seemed like the biggest issue and my biggest stumbling block. I couldn't imagine having any sort of conversation about it with … Continue reading Our Kids Have Two Moms (11/12/15)
I’m Gonna Love You Like I’m Gonna Lose You (11/15)
My person's been gone for 12 days. I will see her in 44 hours. (But who's counting?) It's been painfully hard to be away from each other. We're super magnets to each other. We can't stay apart from one another. She's a person I WANT to be with. Often. It's painful to be apart. She's … Continue reading I’m Gonna Love You Like I’m Gonna Lose You (11/15)
Am I an Oxymoron? Living the Faith Part 1 (11-15)
Here’s me. Apparently a rare species. A paradox. An oxymoron. There are some people that don’t think I can be both. There are others that don’t think I should be both. There are even others that don’t know me as both. Obviously most of my friends and family now know that I am in love … Continue reading Am I an Oxymoron? Living the Faith Part 1 (11-15)
So Who’s The Guy? (11-15)
This is a co-authored blog that we’ve wanted to do for a while now. Happy Thanksgiving! J: This is a question that we’ve been asked more than once. Who has asked? Friends, family, and strangers we’ve met. Surprised? So were we! Here are the possible answers: A) She is, B) I am, C) neither of … Continue reading So Who’s The Guy? (11-15)
Happy DADT Repeal Day!
Happy DADT Repeal day to my amazing wife! I love you and I'm so proud of your service! Six years ago, the military rescinded the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. Six years ago, I didn’t really notice. I was busy with my young kids ages 8, 6, and 3, pregnant with #4. It was not … Continue reading Happy DADT Repeal Day!
Just the 7 of Us 