Need Some Advice

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Well, today is the day we're going to talk with our son...I'm making a nice dinner as someone had suggested, and even made dessert for the occasion...I want this to be a celebration!

I'm a little nervous about the whole thing, but definitely feel a lot better after all the support from everyone here. You have no idea how you have helped.

And, of course, will let you know how it goes. Thanks again for everyone's support!

Lots of hugs
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

 

[AmandaSparks730]

Hola.

Just read this entire thread, and I agree with all the OPs.

I JUST came out to my parents that I'm bi last week.

I'll tell you from a kid's POV:
It's very difficult to tell parents, even more difficult than it is to tell close friends. It takes time, and lots of courage. They know about that, but not about my ex-girlfriend (we broke up last Thurs--which came at a bad time, but at the same time, was a bit expected. Still, I'm heartbroken. That's another story )

Let us know how it went with your son!

 

[Chris728]

Dinner and dessert were wonderful! Our son was quite relieved that we brought the subject up. He said he wanted to talk to us for quite some time, but just didn't know how to approach the subject or even where to begin. And, still had a little uncertainly of how it would go...even though we have always supported him through life, he was still a little afraid. So us starting the conversation just made it easier for him to open up and tell us. And, I truly believe that us knowing will allow him to become the "real" person he is with everyone he meets.

We hugged, we cried, we laughed, and realized just how lucky we are to have one another. And, we assured him we would be there for him in any way we can through this new "phase" of his life.

I, of course, had to tell him that it was "YOU" all that made it possible for us to approach the subject with him. I cannot tell you how much everyone's support has meant. Thanks again for all your encouraging words.

 

[padalyn]

CONGRATS!!!!

Sounds like it was a great success - I am so glad that your family is happy and comfortable!!!

 

[rpmdfw]

Congratulations to you and to him!

He's lucky to have you as parents.

 

[tiggr33]

Glad to hear your family can breath easier today.

 

[PghLybrt]

If only we all had understanding parents! The world would be a much nicer place.

 

[rosiep]

YEAH!!!!!!

You sound like a wonderful family. I always like to brag that I get to know who my daughters really are. They include me in their lives because I have included them in mine. It's a rare gift you have just given your son...Be truly proud of yourself (and your husband...please tell him we're proud of him too!!!)

 

[Chris728]

Thanks again everyone. I feel like I've found a family I never knew I had!

Maybe our paths will cross someday...who knows??? We'll be at Disney this October 11-18...our last hurrah with the entire family before our son graduates from college. Mom, dad, big brother, and little brother (who absolutely adores big brother!)

You guys have been awesome!

 

[rosiep]

Thanks again everyone. I feel like I've found a family I never knew I had!

Maybe our paths will cross someday...who knows??? We'll be at Disney this October 11-18...our last hurrah with the entire family before our son graduates from college. Mom, dad, big brother, and little brother (who absolutely adores big brother!)

You guys have been awesome!

I'll be there Oct 18th-25th. Staying at CSR....

 

[padalyn]

Me too - Oct 14 to 28 at Beach Club

 

[rosiep]

Ok then...Keep your eyes open for the Redhead with the Tinkerbell backpack!!!

 

[OrlandoMike]

Congratulations!

And welcome to our fun extended family!

 

[rosiep]

Congratulations!

And welcome to our fun extended family!

Yeah, but Dad doesn't let us have too much fun.....
I guess someone has to keep us in check!

 

[OrlandoMike]

Shhhh

Dad just booked a three day cruise, not tellin you kids when, but you may want to stock up on party supplies!

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Me too - Oct 14 to 28 at Beach Club

We're thinking Sep 23-26 at Beach then Sep26-30 at BWV, sorry we will miss you by just two weeks

 

[rosiep]

Shhhh

Dad just booked a three day cruise, not tellin you kids when, but you may want to stock up on party supplies!

Oh..you lucky so and so..........
I'm going to be soooo bad while you're away!!

 

[OrlandoMike]

Oh..you lucky so and so..........
I'm going to be soooo bad while you're away!!

IF you can figure out when I go away!

By the way, you may want to wake your mother up!

(Are we hijacking another thread?)

 

[rosiep]

IF you can figure out when I go away!

By the way, you may want to wake your mother up!

(Are we hijacking another thread?)

no...it's back to our regularly scheduled program...

 

[NHdisneylover]

IF you can figure out when I go away!

By the way, you may want to wake your mother up!

(Are we hijacking another thread?)

Oh you always hijack the threads over here--that's what makes this board so fun

Back on topic--I am glad things went so well the other night. The world needs more wonderful supportive parents like yourselves