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knowledgeispwr

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14. Thanks for sharing about your dad.

Reply to HillWilliam (Reply #13)

Sun Dec 11, 2011, 01:54 AM

Dec 2011

I have finally reached a point in the last couple of years of being content in my own skin after my adolescence and early college years in self-conflict and denial. Despite my family, in most ways I am happier than I've ever been. Accepting and being comfortable with myself and my beliefs, as well as having an amazing partner are the reasons for that.

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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