Out of the Closet

     As a parent, how does one react to your child telling you he/she is gay?  This is a very delicate subject for some.  I, however, have been around gay people for most of my adult life.  Some of my best friends are gay.  I say my adult life, because when I was a child nobody came out of the closet.  Most of my peers who are gay did not come out typically until they were in their 20's or older.
   It breaks my heart to hear stories of parents who disown their children for being gay.  Do you really believe your child has choice on the subject?  You know what you find attractive from a very young age.  If you are athletic and love sports and you have a child who is a geek....do you disown them?  There was a time when anything outside the "norm" was probably an embarrassment to the parents and they did not know how to deal with it.  The generations from the 60's and prior had to tendency to want to sweep things under the rug instead of dealing with them.  I don't blame them, this is just what was taught to them by their parents.

   It is time for us to let go of our fears and accept all humans.  We must treat each other with kindness and respect.  Isn't it our differences that make us all special and unique?  How boring it would be if we were all the same.
   Have a great day and BE YOUR BEST SELF!!!!!