Gifts for gay son
I’ve been a mom for so long, I barely remember not being a mom. As a organization of people, parents, especially moms, are notoriously shit at receiving gifts. Whenever people ask me what I want for Christmas, I’m legit stumped. I rarely think about the things I need because I’m always concerned about what everyone else needs. Usually, I tell people to get me a gift card for Starbucks or Target — those are two of the places I go the most often and where I spend most of my money anyway. You can never go mistaken with a gift card to their favorite place.
Buying a gift for a parent is tough because the thing most of us want is doze or rest. If you have the means, taking your friend’s kids for a few hours so they can get some quiet time to browse a book with a cup of their favorite beverage would be the best gift ever. Or arrange for you two to have some ally time, but the key is making sure childcare is already sorted, because they will absolutely never be able to obtain that shit together on their own. But if you want to procure them a gift that you can order or pick up, these are the gifts most drained parents would love.
Comfort is Key
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45 Best LGBTQ+ Pride Present Ideas to Give (and Get) All Year Round
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this rainbow apron
Williams Sonoma Trevor Project Apron
The home chef in your life will love (and actually use!) this vibrant apron, created in collaboration with The Trevor Project.
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this adorable lil succulent
Lula's Garden Pride Rosé Garden
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this unforgettable drag present experience
RuPaul's Drag Race LIVE! Tickets
Name a better present for a RuPaul's Queenly Racefan than tix to see their fave flamboyant queens perform live in Las Vegas. I don't think you can, especially when you can score RuPaul's Drag Race Dwell tickets for as small as $59 on Ticketmaster! The current cast includes top-tier queens from around the globe, including Jaida Essence Hall, Pangina Heals, Latrice Royale, Kennedy Davenport, Lawrence Chaney, and Asia O'Hara.
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this candle helping end homelessness
Candier Sounds Homosexual Candle
To celebrate Pride Month, Candier is donating % of the proceeds (yes, you read that right, %!) from this glittery rainbow candle to Correct Colors United, a non-profit that supports homeless Homosexual youth. Consider it the perfect
Five years ago, Redditor RegBarc &#;came out&#; to his father. Shortly afterwards, his dad disowned him in a handwritten letter which RegBarc joint with the world on Tuesday, adding the comment: &#;This is how loathe sounds.”
James:
This is a complicated but necessary letter to write.
I hope your telephone call was not to receive my blessing for the degrading of your lifestyle. I have fond memories of our times together, but that is all in the past.
Don&#;t expect any further conversations with me. No communications at all.
I will not come to visit, nor do I want you in my house.
You&#;ve made your choice, though erroneous it may be. God did not intend for this unnatural lifestyle.
If you choose not to be present my funeral, my friends and family will understand.
Have a good birthday and good life.
No present exchanges will be accepted.
Good bye, Dad
As I find it hard to believe that a true Christian would ever write such a letter, I&#;ve drafted a letter that I expect a Christian father would write (although I&#;m sure we all hope we&#;ll never have to compose it).
My dear James,
I&#;d rather say this man-to-man and face-to face, and I hope I will include a chance to execute so soon. H
Annie’s Mailbox: Throw party for gay son, husband
Dear Annie: In the past five years, I have attended 14 weddings (several were expensive destination weddings), hosted seven baby showers, four bridal luncheons, six wedding showers and purchased 36 presents for various friends and relatives.
My son is gay. Thankfully, he and his wonderful partner of 11 years were finally able to legally wedding last year. The accurate number of gifts and cards they received from my family and friends? Six.
Even if you are homophobic, can you not celebrate another human being’s joy at finding treasure and happiness? I did for their children. Why can’t they do the same for mine? – Ticked Off
Dear Ticked Off: You are assuming your son and his husband did not receive gifts or cards because people object to their gay union. That may be true in some cases, but we suspect the real reason is that people are forgetful and lazy. And if there was no invitation to a wedding, some folks feel no obligation to send anything to the newlyweds. This is not an excuse to be negligent, mind you, only an observation that their neglect has nothing to do with homophobia.
You don’t say whether your son had a weddi
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