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pinto

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6. A suggestion - Normalize it, day to day, as a role model for your family.

Sat Dec 10, 2011, 03:08 AM

Dec 2011

Easy to say, I know, sitting here on an internet discussion forum. Yet it is what it is - normal. You two are a couple. I hope the family comes around...

(aside) Had a great glimpse into my family's dynamics one day from my sister. She made an off-hand comment that my BIL, her husband, dropped by the house to talk football with my partner. Playoffs were underway and my partner's team was in the running. As was my BIL's. The two of them had that interest in common. A casual little bit of family stuff, yet it really touched me. I had little clue to how my BIL viewed our relationship.

Hope all goes well with you and yours. ~ pinto

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Literature, advice for family members coming to terms with a gay son [View all] knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 OP

I used unconditional love. William769 Dec 2011 #1

Thanks for sharing, Will. knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 #2

"I resolved to no longer leave who I consider my life partner out of family events." +10000! Fearless Dec 2011 #3

Fearless! Thanks for such a thoughtful reply! knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 #4

You're more than welcome... Fearless Dec 2011 #5

A suggestion - Normalize it, day to day, as a role model for your family. pinto Dec 2011 #6

Thanks pinto. knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 #8

All I can offer is personal advice , based on my experience with my family.... Rowdyboy Dec 2011 #7

Rowdyboy, your realization... knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 #9

Yeah, Michael's family welcomed me openly from the beginning..... Rowdyboy Dec 2011 #11

You've been more than willing... WillParkinson Dec 2011 #10

Thanks for the affirmation, Will. knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 #12

Realize that it might take years HillWilliam Dec 2011 #13

Thanks for sharing about your dad. knowledgeispwr Dec 2011 #14