Tag Archives: family

Top surgery and book thoughts

Posted on November 27, 2016 by AccidentallyGay

I have several half started blog entries sitting in my saved file folder. They deal with a range of things from personal to political. However, 2016 has been a rough year, so it was hard finishing any of them. Then … Continue reading →

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Parents and Pronouns

Posted on July 29, 2016 by AccidentallyGay

My mom passed away this week on my parents 46th wedding anniversary due to long term health concerns and a broken heart (my father passed away in February just a couple days before Valentine’s Day). Both were on hospice for … Continue reading →

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Telling mom

Posted on June 21, 2016 by AccidentallyGay

I was going through some old posts, and I realized I had mentioned briefly the phone call my dad had with me when Wolsey first came out (see post at https://accidentallygay.com/2013/10/09/unexpected-support/). I do have more to follow up on that, … Continue reading →

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Some Surgery Bonuses

Posted on March 14, 2016 by AccidentallyGay

Now, to give you a bit of background, my mom is HORRIBLE with names/pronouns on a general basis. My entire life when my mom would try to call out one of the siblings names (Lucky, Jackie or Derek). She would always … Continue reading →

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Holidays

Posted on December 28, 2015 by AccidentallyGay

Christmas has never gone well in our household. In the beginning (and for many years) Jello and I were expected to show up at two households (not quite true, my parents only asked we show at one holiday during the … Continue reading →

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Small Changes

Posted on May 29, 2014 by AccidentallyGay

My parents have known my husband for over 25 years. In fact my dad was the one that told me that I should date her when I was 17. They have always tried and eventually succeeded in remembering his name … Continue reading →

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Awesome Weekend

Posted on April 1, 2014 by AccidentallyGay

Last weekend was fantastic… scratch that make it double fantastic. As a tradition, my family generally celebrates multiple birthdays at one time (so we avoid having more than one party a month). This last weekend we celebrated my father’s 66th … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 2013

Posted on December 29, 2013 by AccidentallyGay

I am a little late in posting, but I wanted to say my first family gathering with Jello and his in-laws went extraordinarily well. I don’t want to sound horrible by saying I was worried, but I was. My parents … Continue reading →

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Silent Partner

Posted on November 29, 2013 by AccidentallyGay

First, before I get into my post, I want to make clear that my husband Jello is supportive of me. He sometimes is overwhelmed with his own situation of school, health and transition and that I understand. Sometimes he is … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Support

Posted on October 9, 2013 by AccidentallyGay

First, I want to just say that my parents (Jello’s in-laws) have been supportive of his decision to transition. However, no matter how supportive they have been, I hadn’t expected this call. About three nights ago I got a call … Continue reading →

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