Homosexuality and issues with one's same-sex parent

[archubbycub]

The only hang up I have with my dad, other than he doesn't really accept me for who I am, is the fact that he blames himself for me being gay! I've told him time and time again that there's nothing he could have done to make me gay. It's part of who I am.

I have more problems from my mother to be honest. Don't get me wrong, I love my mom but there are times I wish she'd leave me alone. She is ULTRA-conservative and thinks she can "pray the gay away!" Now I believe in God and in Jesus Christ, and I still attend church (when I'm not working) but I don't force my beliefs on others. My mom on the other hand!?! Anytime she is around me she quickly brings the topic of discussion to the idea that I'm going to burn in hell when I die! It drives me insane!