Proud Father

[stemikger]

Hey Folks,

About two years ago, my 7th grader came out to me and my wife and this is the first place I truned to advice. The advice was great and I just wanted to say thanks.

My daughter is in a public high school now and is doing great. She joined a club the school offers called (GSA) stands for Gay Straight Alliance. She has met a lot of nice people and I'm so proud of her.

I am scheduled to speak to the kids about my experience when Jess came out to us and maybe I can help them out especially the ones that might have parents that would not accept them being Gay or Bi.

The main point I want to let these kids know is that don't let religion, society or people even those they love make them feel bad or dirty for being true to themselves and that love takes on many forms and they should not be ashamed to love who they love.

Well, thanks eveyone for the advice given to me originally and I hope all your parents are as proud of you as I am of my daughter.

 

[Mackey Mouse]

I often think what if one of mine came to me and said they thought they were gay.......what would I do?

Then I thought to myself, I would back them 100% and it would not change my love for them, they would still be my child.....did I have the right to even entertain the thought that they should love who I want them to.. No.. I did not. I am reminded of my brother when his daughter finally had the courage to come out. I remember how upset he was and so angry. I said to him, what has changed? She is still your loving daughter, you are still her father....I said to him how did you not know.. I have known for years, sometimes it boggles my mind how people will deny what is right in front of them.. She is happy, well adjusted and in a beautiful relationship....and as her Aunt I am thrilled for her.

So to you proud father, Bravo for being there for her and encouraging her to find her place, and to your daughter... the whole world is waiting for you.. You are a winner and so go get em!!!!!

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

WHAT A GREAT DAD!!!!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!

 

[jeanigor]

The world needs more dads like you. Thank you.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

I have heard from of the "religous right" that church has turned gay people straight. I always laugh, because all these "straight formerly gay people" are doing is lying to themselves.

The TRUTH will set you FREE.

 

[Saxton]

I remember your original post - I'm glad everything is going well for your family! Your daughter is lucky to have you for parents. Thanks for coming back and posting an update for us.

 

[OrlandoMike]

I have heard from of the "religous right" that church has turned gay people straight. I always laugh, because all these "straight formerly gay people" are doing is lying to themselves.

The TRUTH will set you FREE.

I had a friend who got hooked up in that "church". BTW one of the biggest of such "churches" is baised right here in Orlando.

Anyway, we went out one night, and he pointed out at least 6 guys that were in the bar that night that had been "cured" and were now happily married! I wonder where their wives thought they were that night....

To the OP, this is a great thing you are doing!

 

[PghLybrt]

Wow! We need more Dad's like you!

 

[stemikger]

Originally posted by OrlandMike
I had a friend who got hooked up in that "church". BTW one of the biggest of such "churches" is baised right here in Orlando.

Anyway, we went out one night, and he pointed out at least 6 guys that were in the bar that night that had been "cured" and were now happily married! I wonder where their wives thought they were that night....

This is why it is so important for me to support my daughter wholeheartedly and help out whereever I can. I told her there are going to be a lot of people out there that are going to make you feel like you are doing something wrong because of who you are.

Thank God for programs like GSA and other programs she is finding out about. I already see the change in her now that she feels like she can open up to us about how she feels.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

How wonderful that her school has a GSA!

I hope your talk helps the kids! Good for you for volunteering to speak to them!

 

[NikkiPants]

Hey, I think you're awesome for supporting your daughter like that. I know when I came out, I was so scared to tell my mom, so I told my dad...having a supportive dad was so awesome and I really love that you guys support your daughter, too. My partner isn't as lucky, and man, has it been a rough 3.5 years for that poor girl.

You guys are great!!

 

[spacemermaid]

Thank you for being supportive of your daughter! The world needs more good parents like you

 

[hematite153]

It's great that you are supportive of your DD and prepared to spread that support to others who may have a harder time finding it at home. Thanks for popping in to let us know how well things are going, feel free to join in on other discussions.