Friday, September 30, 2011

My children... Brandon Markowitz-Hancock

As any mother can tell you, my children are my world. I am a Drag Mother. I adopt little misfit queer children and offer a sense of safety. we aren't a family by blood, but the love trumps that one-hundred fold!!!

Recently, I got a message from one of my daughters. His name is Brandon, being my child his house name is Brandina Hancock, or just Brandon Hancock. this boy has won contests and is one hell of a drag persona, and even more a great drag performer. But he also comes from a dark past, that has really made him into a stellar artist, and amazing photographer...

well, he said after a long time of rebuilding his life, he moved to NYC to attend school, and as the final act of starting anew he would delete his Facebook. but he never forgot his mama. so we exchanged info, and now he is ready to pull down his facebook for good.

But, what he showed me next filled me with such pride i had to share it!

My child was picked out of over 1700 queer youth to be one of 34 Point scholars for 2011!!!

I am so incredibly proud i cant even contain it!

he started from a shy little boy who came to BAGLY when he was 16/17 and overcame so much adversity... which respecting his privacy i will not disclose.

But now he is at a great school, doing what he loves and I couldn't be prouder.

Mama loves you Brandon!!!