He's 25. I knew something has been troubling him (for want of another expression) for a long time. He was very tearful the other day but wasnt ready to talk to me so we agreed I'd take him out for dinner last night. He looked tortured when I got there and didn't want to go out until he'd told me something.
He told me he is bisexual. I asked him if that was it? I was worried he was going to tell me something awful! He was shocked at how relaxed I was.
I told him the only thing that upset me was the fact that he has taken so long to feel he could tell me or thought I would be upset. I told him that I loved him and only cared that he was happy, that I'd love him to find happiness with someone whether they be male or female.
His whole face changed and the tension seemed to just drain from him.
We've been through so much - he lost his older brother to cancer 10 years ago just as he was exploring his sexuality. Maybe he felt he didn't want to add to what was going on. I feel sad that he couldn't tell me at that time, or since.
I hope that now he's told me he can relax and be more comfortable in his own skin. All I want for him is to be happy.
He's nervous about telling his dad (we are divorced) but I hope his dad is understanding.
I couldn't love my son any more than I do now and am so proud of him.
I hope I can be the best mum to him and help him be happy within himself.
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My son told me last night he is bisexual
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minmooch · 19/08/2022 07:26
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