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  • On the Spectrum

    Beyond The Deep Familiar

    Jennifer Savage August 29, 2026 On the Spectrum

    When I was thirteen I changed my brother’s diapers and at nineteen I rocked my sister to sleep on our front porch swing. I remember the weight of her small, curled hand in my lap as she slept. This is what I want, I thought, not now, but some day.

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    On the Move with my Heart

    Jennifer Savage January 21, 2024 On the Spectrum

    I heard once from my therapist husband that boys need to move their bodies to talk about how they feel.

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    Dominatrix Mommy: On Gender Identity and Individuality

    Mona Darling September 22, 2023 On the Spectrum

    Working as a Dominatrix has taught me to be open and understanding of people’s individuality.

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    I’m Half Half, and it’s OK

    Jennifer Savage April 3, 2023 On the Spectrum

    The therapist walked us through how to listen to hard stories from our children. She said it was easier said than done. We all agreed and laughed.

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    Gender Non-Conforming: In Search of Other Half Halfs

    Jennifer Savage June 2, 2022 On the Spectrum

    We are going to a conference for gender non-conforming kids and their parents. We are going in search of other half half kids.

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    Less About Us, Please

    Ann Jamison April 3, 2022 On the Spectrum

    By Ann Jamison. So often feminism is mistaken for misandry, a hatred of men.

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    Gray Area: The Journey of a Transgender Woman

    Erin Britt March 12, 2022 On the Spectrum

    By Tera Johnson. A video that explores the journey of a transgender woman. 

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    Conforming

    Erin Britt January 2, 2022 On the Spectrum

    By Jennifer Savage. When your gender nonconforming child slowly begins to conform it’s a little alarming.

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    Please Don’t Gender Police the Kids

    Erin Britt December 10, 2021 On the Spectrum

    Marie Franklin’s daughter paints her grandson’s nails, and she doesn’t understand why people have a problem with this.

    gender, identity, parenting, motherhood, grandparents

    In Between

    Jennifer Savage December 30, 2020 On the Spectrum

    By Jennifer Savage. Gender is a spectrum and Eliza is on it. She is experimenting with traditional girl things, trying them on, seeing how they feel.

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