10-27-2010, 08:51 PM
Tuxsky, I join the many here who say congratulations and it will all get better.
Who knows if and when your brother will accept you being gay. The important thing to remember is that you are not alone. You have already experienced the feeling of being who you are. Not hiding and taking pride in yourself is the most freeing emotion in the world.
The problem is you brothers, not yours. Direct him to affirming websites like PFLAG where, if he wants, he can get support from others who are having trouble dealing with a loved one who has decided to be out. He could actually learn and grow for himself – and that is what he will need to do.
If you really don't want to deal with him this weekend and have a comfortable place to escape, then feel free to do so. But I suspect you are strong enough to calmly stand up to him and realize it's his problem – you know who you are.
Be safe and well!
Who knows if and when your brother will accept you being gay. The important thing to remember is that you are not alone. You have already experienced the feeling of being who you are. Not hiding and taking pride in yourself is the most freeing emotion in the world.
The problem is you brothers, not yours. Direct him to affirming websites like PFLAG where, if he wants, he can get support from others who are having trouble dealing with a loved one who has decided to be out. He could actually learn and grow for himself – and that is what he will need to do.
If you really don't want to deal with him this weekend and have a comfortable place to escape, then feel free to do so. But I suspect you are strong enough to calmly stand up to him and realize it's his problem – you know who you are.
Be safe and well!
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