SO so so happy that Mighty has figured out that missing piece of her identity AND to see this reminder that there are such wonderful parents like you out there who walk with their kids and embrace their evolution with them. As a gay non-binary person who didn’t figure out either of those things until my 20s, having that understanding so young and support from a parent would’ve changed so many things, so reading this update and hearing how far she’s come while still being so young has me smiling so big.
Wishing you both a wonderful New Year, and thank youuuu for being such a fantastic ally for the trans/queer community! Having more humans like you would make the world a better world. 💜
Erin, experiencing this with Mighty and seeing how truly dark the road to identoity can get, it hurts me deeply to think of you as a kid without any support from the people that aremeant to guide you through the hard parts. I'm so sorry. Thank you so much for being here, for being so vulnerable, and for this wonderful comment. Happy new year!
As a mom of a non-binary tween, I loved reading this! It’s so hard to ride the wave, sometimes. But the joy is worth it. I wish I loved baking as much as I love cooking. Baking doesn’t allow me to add ingredients and seasonings until the ancestors tell me to stop 🤣.
Bahahahaha!!! I love the ancestors bit. It's hilarious. Please say hello to your tween for me. Sometimes, our kids' bravery leaves me speechless. I mean... I can't remember what I was trying to do at thirteen besides trying to figure out how to get Kevin Bennett to make out with me. (Long story.) Meanwhile our kids...
PS you're so right about riding the wave. The journey to identity is a contantly changing thing, and sometimes it's hard to do anything but try to keep up. Thank you for being here, Karla. XOXO
I’m going to reread all of this again, but I now know that I need to conquer an apple pie, AND that you sang my name at your send off from your video. That was adorable and thank you for that. Happy New Year, Monti & Mighty!
Thank you, Kara! Mighty kept laughing about it all week. I'm going to make her touch a prawn the next time I see her, so she can see how GROSS it is. XOXO -Monti
I love reading your stories of how you and Mighty have come to this place in your life. The way you tell them, even in writing, with so much emotion and heart, speaks to the storyteller in me. It also speaks to the parent in me—especially as I, too, have a child who’s struggled with depression which in turn, has left me struggling with how to best help them. To see where you and Mighty are right now, warms my heart.
I am so SO looking forward to the publication of Spanglish and can’t wait to witness your journey of writing it. In the meantime, I think I’ll go make an apple pie. ❤️
Oh holy ish, Barb. This comment brought me to tears. I’m so sorry to hear about what you and your kid are going through. I know that feeling of helplessness all too well. Thank you for the kindest words. I was really nervous about publishing this. It means the world to me that it made you feel something, especially if that something was a hopeful joy. Happy new year and thank you so much for being here. XOXO -Monti
❤️ Also, I've watched this video about five times and died laughing each time. I cannot believe you had such trouble with the prawns! It was like the mini-version of the lobstah killah scene from Julie & Julia. 😂
SO so so happy that Mighty has figured out that missing piece of her identity AND to see this reminder that there are such wonderful parents like you out there who walk with their kids and embrace their evolution with them. As a gay non-binary person who didn’t figure out either of those things until my 20s, having that understanding so young and support from a parent would’ve changed so many things, so reading this update and hearing how far she’s come while still being so young has me smiling so big.
Wishing you both a wonderful New Year, and thank youuuu for being such a fantastic ally for the trans/queer community! Having more humans like you would make the world a better world. 💜
Erin, experiencing this with Mighty and seeing how truly dark the road to identoity can get, it hurts me deeply to think of you as a kid without any support from the people that aremeant to guide you through the hard parts. I'm so sorry. Thank you so much for being here, for being so vulnerable, and for this wonderful comment. Happy new year!
As a mom of a non-binary tween, I loved reading this! It’s so hard to ride the wave, sometimes. But the joy is worth it. I wish I loved baking as much as I love cooking. Baking doesn’t allow me to add ingredients and seasonings until the ancestors tell me to stop 🤣.
Bahahahaha!!! I love the ancestors bit. It's hilarious. Please say hello to your tween for me. Sometimes, our kids' bravery leaves me speechless. I mean... I can't remember what I was trying to do at thirteen besides trying to figure out how to get Kevin Bennett to make out with me. (Long story.) Meanwhile our kids...
PS you're so right about riding the wave. The journey to identity is a contantly changing thing, and sometimes it's hard to do anything but try to keep up. Thank you for being here, Karla. XOXO
I’m going to reread all of this again, but I now know that I need to conquer an apple pie, AND that you sang my name at your send off from your video. That was adorable and thank you for that. Happy New Year, Monti & Mighty!
Happy new year ,Tyrone!
So much love for you both!
Thank you so much for being a part of this LL! Happy new year!
That video was too adorable! 😍😍😍
Thank you, Kara! Mighty kept laughing about it all week. I'm going to make her touch a prawn the next time I see her, so she can see how GROSS it is. XOXO -Monti
Reading this literally brought me to tears… Happy New Year to you and Mighty! And wishing you your most successful and prosperous year yet!
Caesar, thank you so much for reading it! And a very happy new year to you too, my friedn. XOXO -Monti
I love reading your stories of how you and Mighty have come to this place in your life. The way you tell them, even in writing, with so much emotion and heart, speaks to the storyteller in me. It also speaks to the parent in me—especially as I, too, have a child who’s struggled with depression which in turn, has left me struggling with how to best help them. To see where you and Mighty are right now, warms my heart.
I am so SO looking forward to the publication of Spanglish and can’t wait to witness your journey of writing it. In the meantime, I think I’ll go make an apple pie. ❤️
Oh holy ish, Barb. This comment brought me to tears. I’m so sorry to hear about what you and your kid are going through. I know that feeling of helplessness all too well. Thank you for the kindest words. I was really nervous about publishing this. It means the world to me that it made you feel something, especially if that something was a hopeful joy. Happy new year and thank you so much for being here. XOXO -Monti
❤️ Also, I've watched this video about five times and died laughing each time. I cannot believe you had such trouble with the prawns! It was like the mini-version of the lobstah killah scene from Julie & Julia. 😂