LJ Idol Week 7 Topic: Hope

[sydb42]

Back in February of this year, my husband Jason and I came out as polyamorous to our parents. Why did we come out as poly right now, when we had been in the closet for 13 years? The main impetus for the timing to be right then (or sooner) was because we are planning on moving in with Lothie and Chris, who are our other primary loves, and wanted

Comments

[baxaphobia]

Wow. It sounds like you've had a very stressful time of it in the past 8 months. I hope it gets easier for you.

[sydb42]

It has been getting easier as more times passes. Thank you for the well wishes. :)

[peterbeerslayer]

ahhh the hardest part of Polly holiday meals... finding chairs for everyone.

[sydb42]

Heck, it's a challenge just for regular meals sometimes. Heh.

[supremegoddess1]

One of my proudest days was when my racist, homophobic father invited my black girlfriend to go on his wedding cruise.

Small steps.

[sydb42]

That is so wonderful. I'm very happy for you that he was able to do that. My in-laws seem to be making progress faster than my parents, but hopefully my parents will eventually catch up.

Thanks for the response!

[brightflashes]

I think more people need to be educated about this choice as it seems to be much more prevalent (perhaps with people being more willing to be outspoken about it) lately.

Very good job furthering the education while simultaneously writing a very strong entry! :)

[sydb42]

Thank you!

I agree about more education about what polyamory is (and also what it isn't).

[lilmissmagic71]

What a wild ride you must have had these past few months... I hope for the best for you and your family... great post!

[sydb42]

Thank you! Things have mostly settled down. Here's to hoping that the trend continues.