I think I'm Gay

If you had a son or daughter tell you that, how would you react?

Love you no matter what you decide.

May I ask how your family reacted?

First.....I would say thank you, for trusting me enough to tell me, for being honest, for sharing. I tried to let my kids know that a mothers love IS unconditional, that they can't lose it any more than I could ever withhold it. From there comes understanding, acceptance, and the willingness to provide support. It is never easy for any parent to see a child, no matter their age, either hurting, struggling, or just looking for acceptance. I can honestly say I would worry.....for the very reasons that recent events have made it difficult for young homosexuals to deal with peer pressure, societal pressure, and most likely pressure from within themselves. It is never easy to face life differently and every parent wants their child to find happiness with their chosen career.....with relationships, with their emotional and perhaps spiritual life. Parents worry, they always will.....but thru it all they love. But I would be grateful that my child and I had the kind of relationship that brought that child to me with the truth.

I have talked to my kids about this. They both know I love them no matter what. I think most parents would feel this way. Sure you know that they are going to have a harder road from society. All the more reason to love them even more through all this.

JMC wrote: Love you no matter what you decide.

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Hopefully parents could accept and love their kids no matter what.

I would talk to them the same way I would talk to a straight kid about sex -- be safe, don't rush into a relationship, if you're not comfortable talking with me, we'll find someone you can confide in. The same things I would say to any kid.

TPP wrote:

JMC wrote: Love you no matter what you decide.

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Yeppers!