This post is something a little different.  It’s about one of the scariest days I have ever had as a parent.

Parenting Can Be Frightening, but Love Still Needs to Win

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/Amelia/parenting-can-be-frightening-but-love-still-needs-to-win_b_3069172.html

Don’t Be Your Child’s First Bully

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/Amelia/dont-be-your-childs-first-bully_b_3230752.html

This post is in support of all the fierce mamas who stand up for their kids, but especially:

• Sarah Manley: nerdyapple.com
• Lori Duron: raisingmyrainbow.com
• Kelly Byrom: designisgood.blogspot.com

I love you ladies more than my luggage.

Because it’s time.

Coming Out as Amelia

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/Amelia/coming-out-as-amelia_b_3151274.html

thetrevorproject:

glsen:

LGBTQ YOUTH - Let the world know what’s really going on in U.S. schools by taking the 2013 National School Climate Survey! www.glsen.org/2013survey

Help our friends out at GLSEN!

lovehusbands:

itsoktobegay101:

Gay rights are so much more than marriage equality. 

Gay rights are civil rights!

This post is brought to you by who my editor calls “Angry Amelia”.  

‘Accept’ and ‘Tolerate’ My Gay Kid? That’s Not Good Enough

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/Amelia/accept-and-tolerate-my-gay-kid-thats-not-good-enough_b_3021002.html

As you know Prop 8 and DOMA were at the supreme court this week, hopefully in their last step of being gone forever.

I listened to the Prop 8 oral arguments, and they really pissed me off.

Apparently My Marriage Isn’t Real Either

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/Amelia/apparently-my-marriage-isnt-real-either_b_2965497.html

thetrevorproject:

Parents of the Year. All of the awards.

I don’t usually answer questions on the blog, but this one is quick and easy:

Yes.

:)