As title says, about 6 months ago, -2 year old ds came out to me and dh. I was not surprised at all and so pleased he could tell us. He was so tearful and worried. I can't imagine how much courage it took for him to tell us. I love him him whatever he is. I'm trying hard to help him accept his new accepted 'identity'. But he has been given such a hard time at school. Some boys using such old fashioned slang, fag, gay boy, batty boy. Wtf?
He also loves wearing make up so we went for a lesson at Mac so he knew how to do it all properly. He was in heaven.
He has two best friends at school who he's terrified of telling. He thinks they will drop him if they know.
Last thing, he's at an all boys inner city school which is a little bit tough and he is a complete softy. Apart from his mates he feels a bit out of water. I'm debating looking into moving him to mixed but not sure. His school is great. The staff are great. It's a brand new school so it's very much a work in progress.
Sorry after all my wittering can I get any tips on how to handle things. I want him to know I love him whoever he is, but he has a tricky path ahead and I can't always be there to kick arse of all the ignorant idiots he's going to get grief from.
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Stuffragette · 12/08/2017 08:26
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