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<blockquote data-quote="Josie" data-source="post: 354294" data-attributes="member: 1792"><p>Like Busywend, I have a different viewpoint.</p><p> </p><p>I think it is very hard for someone to tell their parents they are gay. I think he should be able to tell his dad when he is ready, but I do think it is reasonable for you to tell your son that he needs to do it pretty soon, because it is too big of a secret for you to keep from your husband.</p><p> </p><p>My brother came out to my parents at the same time, but he told all of us sisters at different times. My brother was lucky because we were/are very tolerant but apparently, lots of gay people are faced with being disowned. Maybe your son is preparing himself for the worst scenario with his letter and is reacting out of his worry.</p><p> </p><p>It was a huge blow to me when my brother told me, not because I think less of him, but because I know that other people do. It is a harder life than he would otherwise have. </p><p> </p><p>For now, please try to put aside your feelings of hurt for the rest of his letter and try to let him know that you do accept him and love him. Try to consider his letter a cry for help rather than an attack.</p><p> </p><p>Just my thoughts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Josie, post: 354294, member: 1792"] Like Busywend, I have a different viewpoint. I think it is very hard for someone to tell their parents they are gay. I think he should be able to tell his dad when he is ready, but I do think it is reasonable for you to tell your son that he needs to do it pretty soon, because it is too big of a secret for you to keep from your husband. My brother came out to my parents at the same time, but he told all of us sisters at different times. My brother was lucky because we were/are very tolerant but apparently, lots of gay people are faced with being disowned. Maybe your son is preparing himself for the worst scenario with his letter and is reacting out of his worry. It was a huge blow to me when my brother told me, not because I think less of him, but because I know that other people do. It is a harder life than he would otherwise have. For now, please try to put aside your feelings of hurt for the rest of his letter and try to let him know that you do accept him and love him. Try to consider his letter a cry for help rather than an attack. Just my thoughts. [/QUOTE]
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