Comments | the_rotten1: Went to my first Pride on Saturday

the_rotten1

Went to my first Pride on Saturday

Jun 20, 2011 11:33

"You took the kids to a Pride festival?"

"Just a little one."

"What?"

"There wasn't anything indecent."

"Okay."

( Confession. )

pride, family, gay gay gay, kids

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the_rotten1 June 21 2011, 02:21:00 UTC

Maybe it's just something to do with the demographics of this place? I can't think of any other reason. Anyway, I'm glad I brought them too, they really enjoyed it.

sunspot67 June 20 2011, 23:53:17 UTC

Go you! We've been taking the kids to Pride in NYC since they were babies. It being one of the biggest, there are scads of kids and even a special kids fair at the end. We're in a smaller (tho still East coast liberal) city now, and just did the local pride a couple weeks ago. It was kind of weird to do a parade without throngs of people everywhere, but it was a lot of fun.

I need to get me one of your shirts when I have discretionary income again!

the_rotten1 June 21 2011, 02:26:20 UTC

A kids fair? That sounds awesome. I wish they had something like that down here. There's no way I'd be able to afford flying up to NYC for it.

:)

helliongoddess July 30 2011, 16:54:55 UTC

Good for you!! *glomps you ( ... )

the_rotten1 August 3 2011, 02:49:02 UTC

MCC?

There's not much out here, but I get them involved and try to explain things as best I can. They're coming with me to my next therapist's appointment on the 8th.

helliongoddess August 3 2011, 03:41:46 UTC

I'm not sure if you meant MCC? as in, no way there is one where you live, or MCC?, as in, what the hell am I talking about ( ... )

the_rotten1 August 3 2011, 04:06:01 UTC

I wasn't sure what MCC stood for. There's probably not one where I live, but my therapist said something about a Unitarian church. I might look into that.

The main thing is that I want my kids to see that there are adults who respect me for who I am. My mother has issues with my identity, and although the kids side with me it's not fair for them to feel this tension with their Nana. They shouldn't have to side with anyone. I think that if they're able to talk about it with someone other than me, maybe they'll be able to get their feelings out and handle it better? My son gets really frustrated with her sometimes.

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