People who have been love it. it’s hard to get to because you have to fly into a major city and then drive several hours to get to it so I figured if I’m driving I might as well stop in and see what it’s all about. I’ll let you know.
Loved your article this week Stef. I too have a complicated relationship with my mom even though funny enough I had ALL the things you mentioned as being an example of being loved. Somehow all those things are not as important as an “I Love You” or a hug. I tell my kids I love them and hug the crap out of them on the daily, I’ve broken the cycle. ♥️
They are most definitely not. When I was young it felt like one indicated the other. It clearly doesn’t. I’m sorry you also struggle with your mom relationship. It is indeed complicated.
Loved the writing about your mom, I can relate. I sometimes think that making peace with my mom is the only path to being at peace with myself, it's a process :) Love u!
Thanks for your honest story, Stef. I hope more people voice their positive opinions for equality for the LGBTQ community. It seems silly that we are still talking about 'them' being just like 'us.' There should be no them and us. We're all just human beings with different thoughts and preferences.
I am currently working on my own Pride article about my son, because of course I am! Loved reading about your journey. Happy Pride to you and your son! 🌈🌈🌈
Thanks for sharing this story Stefanie. I’ve read some like it before, and often with the gay friend being the most wonderful of people.
Which is cool. But also, gay people are just like everyone else. Good, terrible, loving, jerks…etc. I sometimes wonder if people like you and I (not exposed to gay folks growing up) had first experiences with a terrible gay person if we’d have been so open to change our perspectives.
That’s not really a comment on your piece per se, just something it made me think about.
I'm pretty sure even if he had been a shit I would have had an awakening that evening. It was about humanizing something that I had been taught not to.
I absolutely love reading about your life before J - I love you
I love YOU.♥️♥️
Marfa? Are you visiting the 6666 Ranch?
I clearly should?
Sounds intriguing to me. Did you watch Yellowstone? What is drawing you to Marfa?
People who have been love it. it’s hard to get to because you have to fly into a major city and then drive several hours to get to it so I figured if I’m driving I might as well stop in and see what it’s all about. I’ll let you know.
Loved your article this week Stef. I too have a complicated relationship with my mom even though funny enough I had ALL the things you mentioned as being an example of being loved. Somehow all those things are not as important as an “I Love You” or a hug. I tell my kids I love them and hug the crap out of them on the daily, I’ve broken the cycle. ♥️
They are most definitely not. When I was young it felt like one indicated the other. It clearly doesn’t. I’m sorry you also struggle with your mom relationship. It is indeed complicated.
Loved the writing about your mom, I can relate. I sometimes think that making peace with my mom is the only path to being at peace with myself, it's a process :) Love u!
It’s a tightrope isn’t it? I’m sorry you have experienced the same. Love u back. 🤎
Happy PRIDE!! 💖
Love your ice cream recipe and love to see someone else care about vanilla!
As always, such a nice newsletter - thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you Abbey. Grateful that you take time out of your life to read it. 🤎
Thanks for your honest story, Stef. I hope more people voice their positive opinions for equality for the LGBTQ community. It seems silly that we are still talking about 'them' being just like 'us.' There should be no them and us. We're all just human beings with different thoughts and preferences.
Amen my friend. Beautifully said.
Thank you for your honesty and bravery, and sharing this beautiful piece of humanity. So needed now.
Thanks for the love Judy. So needed. Maybe just one person will read it and soften because of it.
I have believe the "pen" is mightier than the sword. It certainly has farther reach and endures longer. Keep writing, I love your messages.
Amen friend.
I love that you share all your creative gifts! I always enjoy learning more about you and your family. Love your links too. Thank you.
Thank you Tracy! Always love seeing your face pop up in my spaces. Hope you are all well and enjoying each day!
Your boy is perfect and lights up our day every time we are with him❤️ Love you and appreciate you always sharing the real real!
Thank you friend. I feel the same about your sweet girl.
Your son sounds like a really cool guy Stefanie. Happy Pride.
Thank you JP. He is quite lovely. Happy Pride to you as well!
Thank you for sharing this deeply personal story.
Thank you for reading Holly. I am grateful. 🤎🏳️🌈
I am currently working on my own Pride article about my son, because of course I am! Loved reading about your journey. Happy Pride to you and your son! 🌈🌈🌈
Thanks for sharing this story Stefanie. I’ve read some like it before, and often with the gay friend being the most wonderful of people.
Which is cool. But also, gay people are just like everyone else. Good, terrible, loving, jerks…etc. I sometimes wonder if people like you and I (not exposed to gay folks growing up) had first experiences with a terrible gay person if we’d have been so open to change our perspectives.
That’s not really a comment on your piece per se, just something it made me think about.
Thanks again!
I'm pretty sure even if he had been a shit I would have had an awakening that evening. It was about humanizing something that I had been taught not to.
No I totally got that part. I was just adding my thoughts to it.