Jenny MilchmanSo this child's gender is boy?That doesn't sound transphobic to me--the opposite would be; if you imposed the sex this boy was born with onto him and refused to…May 14, 2021May 14, 2021
Jenny MilchmanGood for you for sharing, for having a heappy, well-adjusted baby, and for your wife for wending…I would urge you to be empathic and validating--asking open-ended interested questions to learn what this experience is going like for your…May 12, 2021May 12, 2021
Jenny MilchmanIt's of course impossible to answer from outside, and I send you support as these years can be hard…The one thing I would say based on what you've written is to be REAL with your sons (both of them). If your younger has done something…May 6, 20211May 6, 20211
Jenny MilchmanI agree that your gut is a powerful barometer.In other words, your fiance's son may be a victim of abuse or premature exposure (versus being a "pervert," which wouldn't really mean…Apr 26, 20211Apr 26, 20211
Jenny MilchmanI'm slowly coming to terms with many of these exact dynamics in the ways my MIL treated my hubby as…Apr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021
Jenny MilchmanI'm sorry you're having to deal with any stress/agitation around this exhilarating…I can't tell from your post if your MIL is typically a warm, close, connected, giving part of your life? If she is, then I feel as if your…Apr 13, 2021Apr 13, 2021
Jenny MilchmanAw, Mama, I feel for you, and the first thing I want to say is you are not in any way failing--what…I wish I had more to offer beyond support--and the reality check that this would be tough even without the pandemic--so I'll try to come up…Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
Jenny MilchmanYou did give her an amulet--it's your love.Is it me or is that Martha Stewart-esque?Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
Jenny MilchmanAdrenaline spiking, nerves like porcupine quills, hopes and tearsMy book came out yesterdayAug 19, 20201Aug 19, 20201