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Rowdyboy

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11. Yeah, Michael's family welcomed me openly from the beginning.....

Reply to knowledgeispwr (Reply #9)

Sat Dec 10, 2011, 11:25 AM

Dec 2011

Which sort of embarrassed me because I saw how rudely my own relatives were acting.

That you have some support from your parents support is helpful. You can and must educated them all-its not just you anymore-its the two of you. Whether your sister wants to admit it or now.

Hope you guys have a smooth go of it....

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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