For LJ Idol -- Heel Turn

Jan 23, 2017 00:54

As those who read my blog regularly know, I am gay. My family knows, but we don't discuss it, because it would bring shame on them or something...

Well, back when Obergefell v. Hodges went before the Supreme Court, the more liberal members of my family would discuss it with me, but the more conservative members would not ( Read more... )

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adoptedwriter January 23 2017, 17:22:44 UTC
Such a shame.

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rayaso January 24 2017, 00:10:51 UTC
It is very unfortunate that your brother has caused such a rift. Pissing each other off again is almost a certainty, because that's what family members do.

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rswndrlst January 24 2017, 15:34:47 UTC

I've lost contact with family for this very reason, it's sad how often I've heard the reproduction argument, it's such flawed logic   

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halfshellvenus January 25 2017, 00:53:08 UTC
I'm still peeved at your sisters over that, and also at your brother. Having a gay family member is often how people learn that the traditional thinking on gay people is wrong. For your brother, his refusal to listen is not only insulting, it denies your experience as a person who has lived this.

I wonder if he secretly has relented a little, but is too embarrassed to say so. OTOH, if he hasn't, nobody wants to hear him confirm that!

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m_malcontent January 26 2017, 18:23:57 UTC
Sorry he is like that, living well is the best revenge.

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