Great article. I will be passing this on. Thoughtful and intelligent. Thank you.
You are clearly doing all the right things. Being a good parent is about helping your kids find out how to be happy. And there is every variation of that under the sun. Everything that is wrong in this world right now is because people don’t allow themselves to be who they are. They pigeonhole themselves and those around them into lifestyles that are not ideal. The result is a lot of resentment, anger and violence.
I had a traditional father, and he was the best. In your case Robin it sounds like you and you wife have it pretty well figured out. The most important thing is that both of you love your children and that is what really matters. My brother and I had that growing up and even though it was not verbalized we knew our parents loved us. In my own 70 years, I have found that as we get older what others think of us doesn't matter. Just be who and what you are and if someone else has a problem with that so f'in what.
I wish I could say that what others think of me doesn't matter, but I'd be lying. It absolutely matters. It won't change how I parent or how I raise my kids, but it impacts my rights as a human, especially as a transgender person and a nontraditional dad.
I know that you are in a different situation than I am. Personally, I think it sucks that people can't accept the idea that some of us such as you are transgender. There are so many issues on our planet that need us to come together. The climate being a big one. Instead, people focus on hate and prejudice. I do sympathize with you Robin, and I hear you. Sending peaceful thoughts your way.
Great article. I will be passing this on. Thoughtful and intelligent. Thank you.
You are clearly doing all the right things. Being a good parent is about helping your kids find out how to be happy. And there is every variation of that under the sun. Everything that is wrong in this world right now is because people don’t allow themselves to be who they are. They pigeonhole themselves and those around them into lifestyles that are not ideal. The result is a lot of resentment, anger and violence.
Happy you have found your path.
Thanks, Chris! My superpower is connection. I'm so glad you're here, too.
I had a traditional father, and he was the best. In your case Robin it sounds like you and you wife have it pretty well figured out. The most important thing is that both of you love your children and that is what really matters. My brother and I had that growing up and even though it was not verbalized we knew our parents loved us. In my own 70 years, I have found that as we get older what others think of us doesn't matter. Just be who and what you are and if someone else has a problem with that so f'in what.
I wish I could say that what others think of me doesn't matter, but I'd be lying. It absolutely matters. It won't change how I parent or how I raise my kids, but it impacts my rights as a human, especially as a transgender person and a nontraditional dad.
I know that you are in a different situation than I am. Personally, I think it sucks that people can't accept the idea that some of us such as you are transgender. There are so many issues on our planet that need us to come together. The climate being a big one. Instead, people focus on hate and prejudice. I do sympathize with you Robin, and I hear you. Sending peaceful thoughts your way.