Comments on: Mom Coming To Terms With A Lesbian Daughter http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/mom-coming-to-terms-with-a-lesbian-daughter Help For Parents Of Gay Children Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:10:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: J http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/mom-coming-to-terms-with-a-lesbian-daughter#comment-627 J Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:57:51 +0000 http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/mom-coming-to-terms-with-a-lesbian-daughter#comment-627 I'm 26 - and didn't come out to myself, or my family until college. I think age might have something to do with the level or degree of how outgoing she is with her sexuality. She probably has a lot of built up anger (i know i did) and wants to rebel and be vocal about it rather than hide it. I give her a lot of credit for coming out when she did. I think more and more people will come out at a younger age. When I was in high school (graduated in 1999), homosexuality still wasn't talked about. Now it's being addressed, and people are realizing it sooner. The older and more mature she gets - and the more comfortable you both get with her sexuality - the better it will be. I'm gay - but it's such a small part of my life. There is so much more to me. My parents enjoy spending time with me - not their gay daughter. Best of luck to you and your daughter. You don't have to understand it to be supportive of her. I’m 26 - and didn’t come out to myself, or my family until college. I think age might have something to do with the level or degree of how outgoing she is with her sexuality. She probably has a lot of built up anger (i know i did) and wants to rebel and be vocal about it rather than hide it. I give her a lot of credit for coming out when she did.
I think more and more people will come out at a younger age. When I was in high school (graduated in 1999), homosexuality still wasn’t talked about. Now it’s being addressed, and people are realizing it sooner.
The older and more mature she gets - and the more comfortable you both get with her sexuality - the better it will be. I’m gay - but it’s such a small part of my life. There is so much more to me. My parents enjoy spending time with me - not their gay daughter. Best of luck to you and your daughter. You don’t have to understand it to be supportive of her.

]]> By: Susan Patton http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/mom-coming-to-terms-with-a-lesbian-daughter#comment-435 Susan Patton Fri, 19 Oct 2007 21:56:52 +0000 http://gayfamilysupport.com/blog/mom-coming-to-terms-with-a-lesbian-daughter#comment-435 Dear Maryann, I wish things were different for you. I believe your beautiful child is pleasing to God. God made us in his image. I am a Born Again Christian and I am so ashamed at the comments some Christians have toward homosexuality. I am a wife with a husband and two wonderful children( 5yr old and a 18 month old). God has blessed me with a few uncles, cousins and friends who are gay. I pray your daughter finds a woman who loves her and supports her. There is a good story on gaychurch.com. I believe it is under spotlight, it is called "A letter to Louise". It is long but definitely worth the read for your family. I pray that your family feels the comfort only Jesus can give. God Bless you and I am praying for you and all the families like yours. Love, Susan Dear Maryann,

I wish things were different for you. I believe your beautiful child is pleasing to God. God made us in his image. I am a Born Again Christian and I am so ashamed at the comments some Christians have toward homosexuality. I am a wife with a husband and two wonderful children( 5yr old and a 18 month old). God has blessed me with a few uncles, cousins and friends who are gay. I pray your daughter finds a woman who loves her and supports her. There is a good story on gaychurch.com. I believe it is under spotlight, it is called “A letter to Louise”. It is long but definitely worth the read for your family. I pray that your family feels the comfort only Jesus can give. God Bless you and I am praying for you and all the families like yours.

Love,
Susan

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