LGBT

knowledgeispwr

(1,489 posts)

62. What is your situation like now, if you don't mind sharing?

Reply to Fearless (Reply #60)

Tue May 26, 2015, 08:50 PM

May 2015

Are you still at an impasse with some family?

Click here to purchase valentine hearts!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

66 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

My mom finally said it clearly... [View all] knowledgeispwr May 2015 OP

This makes me so sad, and angry. There is SO much love for you from so many who randys1 May 2015 #1

Thank you! knowledgeispwr May 2015 #16

...... daleanime May 2015 #2

Thanks! knowledgeispwr May 2015 #14

My best to you and your husband. peace13 May 2015 #3

Agreed Sherman A1 May 2015 #6

Thanks to you both. knowledgeispwr May 2015 #13

x 3 Omaha Steve May 2015 #23

Thanks for sharing, elleng May 2015 #4

Thanks... knowledgeispwr May 2015 #12

This is one of the saddest things I know. leftofcool May 2015 #5

I have done that, from time to time, although less so in the past couple of years knowledgeispwr May 2015 #11

Nope, not Christianity leftieNanner May 2015 #29

Could your mother be under the strong influence of a clergyperson? No Vested Interest May 2015 #45

Possibly, though I don't really know. knowledgeispwr May 2015 #47

Re Bush in 2000 - Some voted for Bush because they coudn't get beyond No Vested Interest May 2015 #53

I agree that bitterness won't help at all. knowledgeispwr May 2015 #56

Does she eat pork, or shellfish? Does she wear mixed fabrics, or gold jewellery? Electric Monk May 2015 #7

I'm not sure how strictly she follows it now... knowledgeispwr May 2015 #9

Here's a nice flowchart, perfect for your mom, from today's 'Toons (thanks n2doc!) Electric Monk May 2015 #59

Heh, funny! knowledgeispwr May 2015 #61

I don't understand why people cannot just be happy their loved one is happy Skittles May 2015 #8

Definitely inexcusable n/t knowledgeispwr May 2015 #10

You did all you could, no one could ask for more LostOne4Ever May 2015 #15

I know how difficult this is.... MaggieD May 2015 #17

I don't understand people who choose... well, anything actually, over family. lumberjack_jeff May 2015 #18

People down here preach that crap... awoke_in_2003 May 2015 #58

I'm glad your Dad is supportive. Your mother's attitude is likely hurtful to him No Vested Interest May 2015 #19

My mom has met my husband... knowledgeispwr May 2015 #35

This is so sad, and so unfortunate. SheilaT May 2015 #20

...... mahannah May 2015 #21

Thanks Thespian2 May 2015 #22

I am so glad you have found happiness with your partner! logosoco May 2015 #24

You sound like a great mom! knowledgeispwr May 2015 #36

Congrats on your marriage Evergreen Emerald May 2015 #25

I have seen parents cut off children for the worst reasons.. mountain grammy May 2015 #26

It's good that your grandfather eventually came around... knowledgeispwr May 2015 #37

As a mother, I can't think of any reason that I would cut off my children mountain grammy May 2015 #42

I wish you and your husband all the best. Ilsa May 2015 #27

(((knowledgeispwr))) Solly Mack May 2015 #28

I am so sorry for you. TNNurse May 2015 #30

I do wonder how my parents address the situation between them... knowledgeispwr May 2015 #39

I am so sorry as I know it must hurt KT2000 May 2015 #31

I'm so sorry for your loss passiveporcupine May 2015 #32

I understand that this may be long term. knowledgeispwr May 2015 #40

I wish you well NikolaC May 2015 #33

You son is a lucky guy... knowledgeispwr May 2015 #41

It seems to me rock May 2015 #34

To lose a parent's love brer cat May 2015 #38

Congratulations on your marriage and your accepting dad and somewhat supportive sister! About RKP5637 May 2015 #43

I also view religion with a grain of salt... knowledgeispwr May 2015 #50

Maybe you should ask her "Who told you you didn't approve?" lostnfound May 2015 #44

"God" / "God's Word", "The Bible"... knowledgeispwr May 2015 #49

"Focus on the parts that say to love one another and to be forgiving and humble." lostnfound May 2015 #54

Congrats on your marriage! Behind the Aegis May 2015 #46

Thank you, it is fun! knowledgeispwr May 2015 #48

Only so much you can do HassleCat May 2015 #51

Nearly passed you by ( After all, it's an "old story"in LGBT-dom.) but I'm really glad I read this... Smarmie Doofus May 2015 #52

Oh I don't expect miracles... knowledgeispwr May 2015 #55

I am sorry to hear this... awoke_in_2003 May 2015 #57

I have a similar story so I can understand the frustration of it all. Fearless May 2015 #60

What is your situation like now, if you don't mind sharing? knowledgeispwr May 2015 #62

Whelp... Fearless May 2015 #63

Thanks for sharing. knowledgeispwr May 2015 #65

Happy to. Fearless May 2015 #66

I'm so sorry it came down this way. Stay well, stay yourself. pinto May 2015 #64