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This Father's Day, This Is What Queer Dads Want You To Know<\/b>
\nFather’s Day was first celebrated<\/a> in 1910, and what it means to be a dad, in some ways, has shifted dramatically in the last century, along with our definition of family. Today families come in all sizes and shapes and so do dads. <\/p>\n

To commemorate Father’s Day, we reached out to you— our readers—and asked those of you who identify as dads, whether gay<\/a>, bi<\/a>, trans<\/a>, or otherwise situated within the queer community to share your experiences using the hashtag #queerdadswantu2know. <\/p>\n

What is it that queer dads want the world to know about their journey to and through fatherhood? How do they celebrate the joys and challenges of parenting? What have they learned by being dads? Find out by reading some of our favorite responses below. <\/p>\n

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@huffpostgay<\/a> As a #Trans<\/a> Queer Dad, I love that my son corrects those that mis-gender me. #queerdadswantu2know<\/a> #HeCallsMeDaddy<\/a><\/p>\n

— Jordan M (@ARTransVet) June 18, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#queerdadswantu2know<\/a> I’m a gay<\/a> man<\/a> who is the father of a 12 year old. Very proud of him, as he is proud of me \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

— Simon Catterall (@catterall_simon) June 18, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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That I can be gay<\/a>, masculine, and a role model. I am many things. My kids know that they can be anything. #queerdadswantu2know<\/a><\/p>\n

— Russ Exlos-Raber (@RussRaber) June 19, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@huffpostgay<\/a> #queerdadswantu2know<\/a> that girls<\/a> can be daddies too! #TransWoman<\/a> #TransDaddy<\/a><\/p>\n

— Marni Panas (@marnipanas) June 19, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#queerdadswantu2know<\/a> we love our kids just as much as anyone else pic.twitter.com\/WkrdAatiJe<\/a><\/p>\n

— Prince Cyrus-Spears (@LoveMoneyPrince) June 19, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Being a father of two beautiful daughters I realized I would never not be someone’s dad. I am a father, gay<\/a> and happy #queerdadswantu2know<\/a><\/p>\n

— Robert Perry (@larobertlee) June 19, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@huffpostgay<\/a> @HuffingtonPost<\/a> Society doesn’t represent or value men<\/a> as equally invested or capable in parenting. We R! #queerdadswantu2know<\/a><\/p>\n

— Russell Saylor (@RussellSaylor) June 18, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@huffpostgay<\/a> that we are no different than any other dad. We make mistakes all the time but get up the next day and do it again with ❤️<\/p>\n

— Bryant Huddleston (@ThatBryant) June 18, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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That love knows no gender #queerdadswantu2know<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pJVjY1nUMg<\/a><\/p>\n

— jonathan (@vaguy22206) June 18, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I know what’s best for my children. I don’t need you’re “mummy advise” #queerdadswantu2know<\/a><\/p>\n

— David B (@davidbim) June 19, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#queerdadswantu2know<\/a> Dignity and respect are the best #Fathersday<\/a> presents from strangers t.co\/6zXoBDWhLR<\/a> @WipeHomophobia<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rob Watson (@JandJDad) June 19, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Proud of our 4 yr-old who answers ‘You can’t have TWO dads!’ comments with a proud grin, shrug & ‘Oh yes you can’ #queerdadswantu2know<\/a><\/p>\n

— Tony Ereira (@tonyereira) June 19, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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That our three sons love us no matter what ! #queerdadswantu2know<\/a><\/p>\n

— jonathan (@vaguy22206) June 18, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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That I can be gay<\/a>, masculine, and a role model. I am many things. My kids know that they can be anything. #queerdadswantu2know<\/a><\/p>\n

— Russ Exlos-Raber (@RussRaber) June 19, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Being a gay<\/a> dad, we teach him unconditional love and acceptance for everyone, even the haters! #queerdadswantu2know<\/a> t.co\/NQS1LpVRMa<\/a><\/p>\n

— BJ Barone (@bjbarone) June 18, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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