First time here part 2

[25yearsmlc]

leahsue

thanks for sharing this. (And for posting on my thread to urge me to see it.!)

H always felt that ever since d28 came out as bisexual and d19 is gay, and they both SAID that having h as their dad "sure didn't help their feelings about men" that it reflected poorly and on HIM...

In fairness to h, he also felt it was no one's business and that any religious group trying to affect our kids' rights, were wrong. And we did meet their dates and partners and were open. We loved d28's partner and when they broke up, we were bummed. (They had a very amicable break up, btw. I could use lessons there).

H also wondered how much of a role his absence at such critical times in their lives, played. (Yeah I know, it's all about him and being terrified it would somehow reflect on HIM)

Our extended family, were mostly very loving. I do have one bigoted BIL, & he makes me sad b/c it's so painful to my loving older sister. (She's married to him!)

Bigoted BIL asked me last summer, how I could call myself a "Christian" and "not condemn" my d's...seriously. I gave a 2 line reply not fit for this board, repacked my suitcase and went to another siblings at 3am. (My sister, his wife, was asleep for this).

Sometimes it only takes one idiot to ruin something,

and sometimes it only takes one angel, to create a miracle.

but I digress.

Leahsue,

I'm very happy for you. I get it.