went to my middle schooler's choir recital tonight.

showed up in full goth parent mode, i was like a 00s industrial/EBM kid got a corporate job. my makeup's finally hitting right. i looked amazing

my partner and i were probably the only queer people there. we got stared at like zoo animals and no one sat in our row. like, the entire row. one family group actively left once they saw me. very subtle.

whatever. my kid was thrilled we showed up, so everyone else can...

the best part? the finale was YMCA. yeah.

a 5th grade choir singing a gay anthem about where to find anonymous hookups, while the same parents who'd clutch pearls at two women holding hands were out there clapping and doing the dance like it's sunday service. the same people who'd call us groomers for existing...

the hypocrisy rolled in, did jazz hands, and called it traditional midwestern family values.

goddamn it was hilarious in that, i-laughed-so-i-wouldn't-start-screaming, kind of way.

...i can't wait to move.

#HexedThePTA #YMCAButMakeItCursed #QueerRowIsBestRow #TheNormalQueerMidwestAmericanExperience

#lgbt #trans #nonbinary #lgbtqia #TransMomJoy #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #FuckThisGreenEarth #IWannaDie

Friday marked my first Mexican Mother's Day celebration as a mom, a particularly special one as a transgender mother. The recognition from my own mother was deeply affirming. Yet, amidst the celebration, I faced a major setback: I was laid off from the job I've held for two years.

Saturday brought a heavy silence—depression crept in, shadowing the joy of the previous day. The dark thoughts returned, a stark contrast to Friday's light.

But Sunday, we celebrated Mother's Day here in the U.S., surrounded by our chosen family. Receiving my first flowers as a trans woman lifted my spirits tremendously—it was another moment of gender affirmation, filled with laughter, joy, and delicious food.

Come Monday, the emotional rollercoaster continued. Depression knocked on my door again, but amidst the turbulence, I found the strength to start my job search and apply for unemployment benefits. As I cherish the last week with my mom before she returns to Mexico, I'm focusing on the warmth and love of now, rather than the looming goodbye.

Life's blend of bitter and sweet reminds us of our resilience. Through ups and downs, we keep moving forward, anchored by love and acceptance from those who matter most. 🌸

#TransMomJoy #MothersDay2024 #Resilience #ChosenFamily