"A loved one suffering from the pain and torment of homosexuality?"
The only pain and torment I suffer comes from the intolerant whinings and such of misguided Bible-thumpers who want to "fix" me.
But for such a small part of what ultimately makes up who I am, it seems like such a huge thing she was attacking...and like eventually it could be an insurmountable obstacle in my relationship with my parents should I choose to clue them in.
Hey, it's damn near impossible not to take offense. Whether or not it's a big part of who you are, it is still an inherent part, and not something you can change just to please her. It's a reminder that her love is conditional. There is an implicit judgement of you in there. That stings coming from a parent, even if you don't accept that judgement, even if- really, especially if- you otherwise get along with her and accept her.
*hug* Yeah, like melyndaf said, there are still lots of people who care about you, and lots who accept the whole package.
too true. Like I said to Mel, this was more about venting than really feeling anything as it's a few days removed. But I know y'all are cool with the quirk factory that is Me...even if certain people are going to be touchy and/or apprehensive
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The only pain and torment I suffer comes from the intolerant whinings and such of misguided Bible-thumpers who want to "fix" me.
But for such a small part of what ultimately makes up who I am, it seems like such a huge thing she was attacking...and like eventually it could be an insurmountable obstacle in my relationship with my parents should I choose to clue them in.
Hey, it's damn near impossible not to take offense. Whether or not it's a big part of who you are, it is still an inherent part, and not something you can change just to please her. It's a reminder that her love is conditional. There is an implicit judgement of you in there. That stings coming from a parent, even if you don't accept that judgement, even if- really, especially if- you otherwise get along with her and accept her.
*hug* Yeah, like melyndaf said, there are still lots of people who care about you, and lots who accept the whole package.
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By the way, I love the :)
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