Category Archives: Family

Alexandria

It’s hard to express the intelligence I came up against every time I had a question about technology. Answers would come my way and I would be floored and impressed. Often, I had to answer emails back and say “uh… … Continue reading

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Complexity of Siblings

The relationship between siblings can be complex and often confusing. Each person has their own vision of how siblings should interact and what their own should or should not do. To add to these ideals, are the examples given to … Continue reading

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A Small Glimpse into the Parental Role of Gender Identity

In order to dive into this subject, I first needed to look at myself growing up and how unsure I was of my own identity. The conversation of how confusing it is to be a child stepping into their teenage … Continue reading

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A Parent’s Gender Trophy

Children cannot fully grasp the meaning of the word gender, let alone what it means to be a boy or a girl. Parents who become headliners while hugging their child and saying “we’re letting little Bobbi decide” are doing it … Continue reading

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Holiday Politics

Holidays and politics do not go hand-in-hand, at least not for me. Talking politics during Thanksgiving dinner is inappropriate and obnoxious. That is to say, whenever said conversations cause anger or arguments. Politics these days make me angry, worried, and … Continue reading

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Guinea Pigs of Health Care

I am overwhelmed with the fear my mother has as she goes through upsetting and potentially deadly health issues. My main quandary is what the health care providers are really doing to help her. My own fears make me question … Continue reading

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