Be the Queer Aunt You Wish to See in The World
My relationship with my nibling made me understand how important it is to continue living my queer life out loud.
Queer Mom Chronicles: Why I Never Put Anyone in My Family “First”
To me, the concept of anyone being “first” in a family feels weird. We all have a hierarchy of needs, right?
Queer Mom Chronicles: 10 Things I’ve Learned in My 10 Years of Motherhood
9. There will never not be laundry.
Queer Mom Chronicles: Tips for Navigating Back-to-School Time for LGBTQ+ Parents
Establishing a good relationship with your child’s school when you’re a queer parent is incredibly important.
Queer Mom Chronicles: How Do We Engage With Queer Mom Influencer Culture?
One of my biggest issues with mom-fluencer culture in general is that there is a lack of ability to create meaningful conversations around the issues that plague motherhood.
Queer Mom Chronicles: What’s Up with TV for Kids?
I don’t want lesbian polar bears; I want two moms who look like the moms I see on the playground.
Things They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a Non-Carrying, Queer Mom
Insights from a non-carrying toddler mom, because I don’t think they make a two-moms edition of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”.
Queer Mom Chronicles: How I’m Approaching the “Sex Talk”
“Mom, why do people have s-e-x?” my son asks, stopping me dead in my tracks.
What To Expect When Your Friends Are Expecting (as a Childfree Queer)
As my community transforms, I’ve developed a curiosity on how to transmute isolation into connection.
Queer Mom Chronicles: School’s Out for Summer
As much as I love it, summer vacation is not quite as relaxing when you’re a working mom.
You Need Help: My Sister Loves Me, the Sinner, but Hates the Sin
I’ve been willing to put this aside and accept the love she’s willing to give me. But it’s all come to a head now that my health insurance finally approved my top surgery.
Queer Mom Chronicles: There’s No Manual for Navigating Co-Parenting
I know I write about our experience as a two mom family, but here’s the thing: My son has a dad. And he has been sleeping on my couch on and off for the last four months.
Queer Mom Chronicles: Happy Pride Y’all!
I was able to teach my son the un-whitewashed version of the Stonewall riots, giving power to the black and brown folks that put their bodies on the line so that his mom could be free to love freely.
Queer Mom Chronicles: Why Is Bedtime Such a Battle?
If you’re a parent, you know how hard it is to get a kid to go to sleep when they don’t want to. I truly wish I could tell you it gets easier, but I don’t like to lie.
Queer Mom Chronicles: When You’re the Only Lesbian Mom on the Playground
There’s a certain amount of risk calculation you have to do when you’re the only queer mom in a group of parents.
Queer Mom Chronicles: I Don’t Want To Be a Parenting Influencer
There are plenty of ways to be visible as queer parents without subjecting ourselves to the hate and vitriol of social media.
Queer Mom Chronicles: This Is Not Your Typical Mommy Blog
When you’re a queer parent writing for a largely hetero audience, it feels like you’re pleading your case to exist.
Into the A+ Advice Box #77: Should You Co-Parent With Your Queer Friends?
Plus self-harm scars and dating, crushing hard on your married coworker, learning to celebrate yourself and more!
Alone Together
Nobody told me creating another human is the death of the creators’ relationship.
Practical Magic: How to Cut Ties With Your Family
If you have family you don’t want to associate with anymore, whatever your reasoning, this guide is for you.