My brother has come out this weekend, not only that but he's told us he's been seeing someone for a few months.
I have friends who are gay and whilst I'm completely comfortable around them, I'm not sure how I will feel when I see my brother with his partner.
However, I'm being positive and supportive as my parents haven't taken it well at all. They are very old fashioned and cannot understand when my brother says it's more natural for him to be with a man than a woman. My dad has said some very homophobic things, I don't know how or when he will accept it.
With Christmas coming up we are all supposed to be spending some time together soon (we don't live close) and I don't know how it will go, I feel as though I'm going to be piggy in the middle.
Any advice on how to help my parents accept the situation and to help my brother understand it's a shock and everyone needs time to come to terms with his news?
Feeling in turmoil at the moment
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Brother has come out and no one handling it well
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Star2015 · 22/11/2015 20:44
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