This is a bit like being the first to trample in virgin snow!
We very recently discovered that DS1 (18) is gay. Apparently he has known for some time. We only found out because it became apparent that he has a boyfriend.
DH and I are both open, liberal and accepting of homosexuality so we were both shocked by our own reaction to this discovery. Whilst rationally I can accept it, emotionally it is a very different matter.
I find that I mind very much that he is not heterosexual. And I'm mourning the imagined future that I had for him - meeting a girl, settling down, having children ...
He's obviously happy, which is the most important thing, but I am worried for him and his future. Can't help it.
The especially difficult thing is telling our parents. His friends all know, and we're telling our friends as it becomes appropriate - but I'm not really sure how my dad, or my PILs will react, so not sure how we're going to proceed there.
How has it worked for anyone else in a similiar situation?
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BecauseImWorthIt · 29/09/2010 17:40
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