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Chi67

(1,285 posts)
45. Ugh
Tue Apr 30, 2024, 10:01 AM
Apr 2024

Sounds familiar. My parents did the same thing back in the 80s. They have mostly come around now, but man were those some tough years.

That said, there is no such thing as "over the top". You do not exist to conform to other people's expectations. Be you, that's all you can do!

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Coming out. [View all] Kath2 Apr 2024 OP
(( Kath )) blm Apr 2024 #1
Sorry for a loss that huge. Your SO was MOMFUDSKI Apr 2024 #2
I'm so sorry about your partner dying. nocoincidences Apr 2024 #3
PREACH, nocoincidences, PREACH!! The_REAL_Ecumenist Apr 2024 #65
Condolences on the loss of your loved one ((💐)) Deuxcents Apr 2024 #4
Oh Kath2. I'm so very sorry for your loss. MontanaMama Apr 2024 #5
Thank you. Kath2 Apr 2024 #37
Your courage leaps out in your post. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #6
I am so sorry for your loss, Kath. sheshe2 Apr 2024 #7
Thank you, sheshe2. Kath2 Apr 2024 #26
Sorry for your loss. Grumpy Old Guy Apr 2024 #8
I am sorry for your loss. Welcome Sister irisblue Apr 2024 #9
Straight, cisgender, middle-aged white guy in 100% solidarity with you. Aristus Apr 2024 #10
Kath, I am so sorry for your loss 💔 May you be surrounded by light and love forever... Hekate Apr 2024 #11
Almost 8 weeks. Kath2 Apr 2024 #30
Thinking of you and sending love. Hope22 Apr 2024 #12
Shame on your parents Hoosier_Progressiv Apr 2024 #13
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Trueblue Texan Apr 2024 #14
"This, above all . . . " AverageOldGuy Apr 2024 #15
Rest in Paradise Kath2's SO. Niagara Apr 2024 #16
Very cool. Kath2 Apr 2024 #39
She's my daughter, I would never abandon or disown her. Niagara Apr 2024 #59
... littlemissmartypants Apr 2024 #17
Here's a BIG hug: (((((((((((((((((((( * )))))))))))))))))))) ! calimary Apr 2024 #18
I am so very sorry for the loss of your SO. Holding you in love and light. niyad Apr 2024 #19
Thank you so much, niyad. Kath2 Apr 2024 #34
I am so sorry for the loss of your significant other. LoisB Apr 2024 #20
I am so sorry for your loss. TomSlick Apr 2024 #21
So sorry, Kath2 democrank Apr 2024 #22
Peace and love to you. SYFROYH Apr 2024 #23
Joy has no labels attached to it, nor does sorrow. usonian Apr 2024 #24
I'm so sorry for your loss. barbtries Apr 2024 #25
Thank you. Kath2 Apr 2024 #38
it is unforgivable. barbtries Apr 2024 #67
I am so sorry you lost your partner of 30 years. A very difficult time in your life. Fla Dem Apr 2024 #27
My condolences to you LLC Apr 2024 #28
I'm so sorry for your loss and very proud of your courage. MLAA Apr 2024 #29
I'm so very sorry your love passed. Goddessartist Apr 2024 #31
Much appreciated. Kath2 Apr 2024 #32
I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you. Thank you for sharing and for being you. Doodley Apr 2024 #33
Sending you love and peace. PittBlue Apr 2024 #35
So very sorry for your loss AmBlue Apr 2024 #36
Good for you. Toxic parents coming into your life now would be such a drag. flying_wahini Apr 2024 #40
This is all so surreal. Kath2 Apr 2024 #41
Sending hugs and comfort your way Laurelin Apr 2024 #42
I'm sorry for your loss. Bluethroughu Apr 2024 #43
Catholic MAGAs DownriverDem Apr 2024 #44
Ugh Chi67 Apr 2024 #45
So sorry for your loss! You have many unknown supporters! Lem1951 Apr 2024 #46
So sorry for your loss. 58Sunliner Apr 2024 #47
I'm so sorry... CaptainTruth Apr 2024 #48
You have understanding and support from your DU family FakeNoose Apr 2024 #49
Kath, I am so very sorry cate94 Apr 2024 #50
Ok, Kath2, something to think about when you are feeling down. patphil Apr 2024 #51
Sorry to hear of your loss. TdeV Apr 2024 #52
Sometimes we need to make our own family. Joinfortmill Apr 2024 #53
condolences demigoddess Apr 2024 #54
Sending you lots of love bleedingulcers Apr 2024 #55
I'm so sorry for your loss. stage left Apr 2024 #56
I'm so sorry for your loss Kath2. May every good memory livetohike Apr 2024 #57
Gosh, I'm so sorry to hear losing your 30 year partner. That's very sad. As to your parents, move on. They act like SWBTATTReg Apr 2024 #58
I'm so sorry for the loss of your partner, and of your family. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2024 #60
I'm so sorry for your loss. mountain grammy Apr 2024 #61
My condolences on your loss. CrispyQ Apr 2024 #62
''' AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 #63
I'm so sorry for your loss FemDemERA Apr 2024 #64
So sorry for your loss Kath2. Sending KPN Apr 2024 #66
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