Comments on: A Gay Poem To Make You Think http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think Help For Parents Of Gay Children Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:33:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: SHIRLEY BRADBURY http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think/comment-page-1#comment-64315 SHIRLEY BRADBURY Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:33:13 +0000 http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think#comment-64315 I'm so confussed, I'm sure my 17 year old is gay, when I have tried to talk to him about it he acts angry and wont talk, he is the only boy raised with four girls, all of us think the same, my son will not talk to anyone about anything. well I cant take it anymore I plan on conforting him in a couple days he has to open up, he is so unhappy I see this and it hurts. I believe it is because he is keeping this from us, he has friends that I encouraged to come out and he knows I have many gay friends this is not a problem for me, on the other hand my new husband is totally homofobic (spelling?) I do believe my marriage will end over this because I will not have anyone being rude or mean to my children. so if anyone has any words to help please do I’m so confussed, I’m sure my 17 year old is gay, when I have tried to talk to him about it he acts angry and wont talk, he is the only boy raised with four girls, all of us think the same, my son will not talk to anyone about anything. well I cant take it anymore I plan on conforting him in a couple days he has to open up, he is so unhappy I see this and it hurts. I believe it is because he is keeping this from us, he has friends that I encouraged to come out and he knows I have many gay friends this is not a problem for me, on the other hand my new husband is totally homofobic (spelling?) I do believe my marriage will end over this because I will not have anyone being rude or mean to my children. so if anyone has any words to help please do

]]> By: littleboy http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think/comment-page-1#comment-61329 littleboy Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:43:13 +0000 http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think#comment-61329 Hi there, just wanted to mention, I liked this blog post. It was helpful. Keep on posting! Hi there, just wanted to mention, I liked this blog post. It was helpful. Keep on posting!

]]> By: Chad Sanders http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think/comment-page-1#comment-44764 Chad Sanders Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:15:21 +0000 http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think#comment-44764 Hey. I'm chad. One of my good friends Jacob wrote this poem for me 5 years go. It was his suicide note for me. Uummm. Im glad to see its still helping people. Hey.
I’m chad.
One of my good friends Jacob wrote this poem for me 5 years go. It was his suicide note for me.
Uummm. Im glad to see its still helping people.

]]> By: ella http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think/comment-page-1#comment-41133 ella Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:01:44 +0000 http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think#comment-41133 hello I just turned a 20 and i came out my senior year of high school and told my parents i was a lesbiqan but i advice all of the parents abo ve just to please love youre children through thkis because you dont know what thier are going through in high school midlle school even elemntry join a support group and trust me you will begin to see the gright side to things:) it wasnt easy for me about two years ago and im pretyy sure its even harder now hello I just turned a 20 and i came out my senior year of high school and told my parents i was a lesbiqan but i advice all of the parents abo ve just to please love youre children through thkis because you dont know what thier are going through in high school midlle school even elemntry join a support group and trust me you will begin to see the gright side to things:) it wasnt easy for me about two years ago and im pretyy sure its even harder now

]]> By: B-Man http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think/comment-page-1#comment-28593 B-Man Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:23:08 +0000 http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think#comment-28593 All I can say is WOW to this poem. I've always tried writing poems and they don't always work out. Then again not many people have seen what I've written. Also been reading all the other posts that people have wrote after reading this poem. I myself came out awhile ago and it too me alot of courage to tell my Mother that I was Gay. She looked at me and said " I know". To those who think they are alone, I just wanna say you are not alone. Would like to find a way to help others who think they are alone or just need someone to talk too. e-mail is captncrunch311@yahoo.com All I can say is WOW to this poem. I’ve always tried writing poems and they don’t always work out. Then again not many people have seen what I’ve written. Also been reading all the other posts that people have wrote after reading this poem. I myself came out awhile ago and it too me alot of courage to tell my Mother that I was Gay. She looked at me and said ” I know”. To those who think they are alone, I just wanna say you are not alone. Would like to find a way to help others who think they are alone or just need someone to talk too. e-mail is captncrunch311@yahoo.com

]]> By: Renea http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think/comment-page-1#comment-27945 Renea Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:54:43 +0000 http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think#comment-27945 My 17 yr old son just came out to my daughter of 13 and myself on Sunday 7-10-11. He hasnt told anyone else. I am an open minded out going individual, and have friends that r gay, but this was the last thing I ever thought of. As a mother, I had notions,as well as my mother. My son and I have a very close relationship, he is a mommas boy and even at 17 he'll tell you lol. He recently moved to Fl to help run our business, and with his newfound freedom, he was able to test the waters I suppose. He sent a picture of his "mate" and asked me what I thought.... I gave him an honest opinion, and well......then I asked is this your boyfriend...and he said yes, to which I replied BS. My son is a very big prankster, so at first I didnt believe him.He said mom...this is me coming out to you. Mind you , this is all through text. I said ok....then he asked what do I think, and of course I replied, well, no matter what son I will love u, I just want you happy and safe. But I also told him I have questions,thoughts,worries,and that I did not want to know about his "friend" until I was ready, to respect me in that. He answered all of my questions,...thru text, which I admit made it easier for me not to break out in tears,gave me time to think and word everything appropriately, and same for him. I still have questions, and worst of all thoughts, and with time...eventually I will heal, but right now it's not about me. He feels a huge accomplishment has been made,he's happy and thats all that matters. Moms...take your time.Your children know you need it,let them KNOW you love them,TELL them you have questions,concerns, the Y's of it all. write it down, text it, email,etc.....for me and my son... it did "break" the ice so much easier. I love my son soo much I would NEVER let my own feelings come between us, as long as he is safe,and happy. Thats all ALL of us ever want for our kids!! My 17 yr old son just came out to my daughter of 13 and myself on Sunday 7-10-11. He hasnt told anyone else. I am an open minded out going individual, and have friends that r gay, but this was the last thing I ever thought of. As a mother, I had notions,as well as my mother. My son and I have a very close relationship, he is a mommas boy and even at 17 he’ll tell you lol. He recently moved to Fl to help run our business, and with his newfound freedom, he was able to test the waters I suppose. He sent a picture of his “mate” and asked me what I thought…. I gave him an honest opinion, and well……then I asked is this your boyfriend…and he said yes, to which I replied BS. My son is a very big prankster, so at first I didnt believe him.He said mom…this is me coming out to you. Mind you , this is all through text. I said ok….then he asked what do I think, and of course I replied, well, no matter what son I will love u, I just want you happy and safe. But I also told him I have questions,thoughts,worries,and that I did not want to know about his “friend” until I was ready, to respect me in that. He answered all of my questions,…thru text, which I admit made it easier for me not to break out in tears,gave me time to think and word everything appropriately, and same for him. I still have questions, and worst of all thoughts, and with time…eventually I will heal, but right now it’s not about me. He feels a huge accomplishment has been made,he’s happy and thats all that matters.
Moms…take your time.Your children know you need it,let them KNOW you love them,TELL them you have questions,concerns, the Y’s of it all. write it down, text it, email,etc…..for me and my son… it did “break” the ice so much easier.
I love my son soo much I would NEVER let my own feelings come between us, as long as he is safe,and happy. Thats all ALL of us ever want for our kids!!

]]> By: zeblon http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think/comment-page-1#comment-20964 zeblon Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:44:33 +0000 http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think#comment-20964 i am a 14 yr old boy and i'm bi this poem means so much too me. I have loving and an accepting family though. i am a 14 yr old boy and i’m bi this poem means so much too me. I have loving and an accepting family though.

]]> By: JUNIOR http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think/comment-page-1#comment-20836 JUNIOR Sun, 10 Apr 2011 06:48:14 +0000 http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think#comment-20836 It has been drawn to my attention at the age of 12 that i am gay. it is the most difficult task as i am literally living inside myself trying to find my place in his world. i will never regret being gy as if was to be another way it would have been. i am worried deeply as ,y society is extremely homophobic. i wish i could leave here but what will happen to my parents i need guidance. Somebody tell me why im on my own? >>>>>>sigh<<<<<< hota_boi4u@yahoo.com It has been drawn to my attention at the age of 12 that i am gay. it is the most difficult task as i am literally living inside myself trying to find my place in his world. i will never regret being gy as if was to be another way it would have been. i am worried deeply as ,y society is extremely homophobic. i wish i could leave here but what will happen to my parents i need guidance. Somebody tell me why im on my own?

>>>>>>sigh<<<<<<
hota_boi4u@yahoo.com

]]> By: Becky http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think/comment-page-1#comment-20368 Becky Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:52:50 +0000 http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think#comment-20368 A week ago my grandson admitted to his mom he is gay. She freaked. She and her husband have been mean calling him name, etc. He is in his senior year, and he had moved in with a friend. His mom took the car he was driving as well as his cell phone. I supplied him with both. She refuses to accept it, I don't understand. I knew long ago, it changes nothing in my eyes or heart. She however is going to "pray" him out of it. (This has worked so well in so many cases lol) She thinks she can change him. Maybe because I am older, I don't see what needs to be changed. He is beautiful, smart, sensitive and responsible. I hate to see her ruin his senior year of high school. How long does one beat a dead horse? Any and all advice needed Becky A week ago my grandson admitted to his mom he is gay. She freaked. She and her husband have been mean calling him name, etc. He is in his senior year, and he had moved in with a friend. His mom took the car he was driving as well as his cell phone. I supplied him with both. She refuses to accept it, I don’t understand. I knew long ago, it changes nothing in my eyes or heart. She however is going to “pray” him out of it. (This has worked so well in so many cases lol) She thinks she can change him. Maybe because I am older, I don’t see what needs to be changed. He is beautiful, smart, sensitive and responsible. I hate to see her ruin his senior year of high school. How long does one beat a dead horse? Any and all advice needed
Becky

]]> By: Carlene http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think/comment-page-1#comment-13263 Carlene Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:30:44 +0000 http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/a-gay-poem-to-make-you-think#comment-13263 I read this poem with a heavy heart knowing what people go through when they say "I'm gay." My son who is 26 just came out and told everyone including his grandparents, that he is gay. I am so proud of him for his strength. My parents, his grandparents, are so against it. They think something is wrong with him and are somehow blaming me because I was a single mom and he had no "MAN" in his life. His father is blaming himself for not being around. Some how I knew when he was very young. I am a mother of 4 children 2 girls & 2 boys they are all very happy, grown and over 21 but the two youngest are upset saying that "the Devil has a hold on him." I just keep telling him that it is all o.k. and he will be o.k. The hard part is that he has two beautiful daughters and his soon to be ex-wife is giving him grief. I'm all he has except his boyfriend to support him he thinks. He just old me today that he feels like giving up on fighting with his ex for the girls cause she is making it so ugly. I just love him and support him and don't know what else to do. He was married for six years up until last month. What else can I do for him? I read this poem with a heavy heart knowing what people go through when they say “I’m gay.” My son who is 26 just came out and told everyone including his grandparents, that he is gay. I am so proud of him for his strength. My parents, his grandparents, are so against it. They think something is wrong with him and are somehow blaming me because I was a single mom and he had no “MAN” in his life. His father is blaming himself for not being around. Some how I knew when he was very young. I am a mother of 4 children 2 girls & 2 boys they are all very happy, grown and over 21 but the two youngest are upset saying that “the Devil has a hold on him.” I just keep telling him that it is all o.k. and he will be o.k. The hard part is that he has two beautiful daughters and his soon to be ex-wife is giving him grief. I’m all he has except his boyfriend to support him he thinks. He just old me today that he feels like giving up on fighting with his ex for the girls cause she is making it so ugly. I just love him and support him and don’t know what else to do. He was married for six years up until last month. What else can I do for him?

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