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I am "proudstepmom" to "Swamp56"!

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by proudstepmom, Mar 4, 2009.

  1. proudstepmom

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    Hello EC Members, friends, guests, etc.

    First and foremost - I am happy to say that the young man that grew up with me and his father for nearly 8 years, who at one time, did not have any confidence in himself, has now grown into a mature young adult who has found his place in life.

    I can only imagine the struggles he has faced. He shared with me that he had been dealing with this in his life for more than 4 years. Somewhere inside of me I always had a notion - however I had been an abusive drinker (because of general unhappiness) and on many occasions was verbally unkind to my stepson. I believe and hope he has forgiven me.

    I also want him to know that I love him as if he were my own child. I have never had any biological children of my own.

    He is my stepson and has shared this site with me and for that I am grateful! I am so very proud of him for coming into his own and being strong enough to tell his biological mother and father of his sexuality preference. I don't communicate with his parents but I do have a loving, supportive relationship with my stepson "Swamp56" - I want that to continue for the rest of our lives. :eusa_danc

    He knows that I support him 100% and more. I do have some knowledge of Gay and Bi-sexual relationships - I have a cousin who came out long ago before the words, Gay, Lesbian and Bi-sexual were even part of the human vocabulary. He was the only one in my family to pass on the family name. Regardless, I have always respected my cousin and his choices.

    I am also friends with a man who has discovered in the past few years that he is Bi-sexual. We have a lot of intimate talks and we discuss his happiness as well as concerns.

    For these reasons, I know that my stepson believes he can count on me and I also know how strong and intelligent he is!

    I hope that I have worded this correctly as I am continuing to learn.

    I love you Swamp56 xoxoxo I will always be here for you....with much love...... proudstepmom!:smilewave
     
  2. Lexington

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    Welcome to EC, PSM! :wave:

    Lex
     
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    Welcome to EC from another person from Massachusetts!
     
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    :welcome:Welcome!
    That is so sweet!
     
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    Welcome!

    And I want to say, it's people like you and the other EC moms here that give me faith in humanity. :grin: Swamp is very lucky to have you as his step-mom :thumbsup:
     
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    Aw, very sweet! Welcome to EC! Thanks so much for showing your support. ^_^
     
  7. Swamp56

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    A beautiful and thoughtful message that was :slight_smile: . I'm glad to have such a thoughtful and caring stepmother, no matter what the situation that is may be :grin: .
     
  8. proudstepmom

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    Thanks all - I hope I am doing this reply correctly - as I named myself .....proudstepmom.....basically says it all xoxox to all
     
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    Lol you are awesome

    Welcome to EC!

    Thanks for the support!
     
  10. EM68

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    You did it correct! You seem like a great step mom!
     
  11. Mysterons

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    Welcome :smilewave! You sound like a great person, I wish all stepmoms were like you :thumbsup:.
     
  12. proudstepmom

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    I am sorry you are in pain - I wish you the best and would hope you have people in your life who can be supportive of you...you are still quite young and just finding yourself - go easy and let things come as they will - good luck!:slight_smile:
     
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    I second that.

    And here's a dancing banana for proudstepmom (!)

    :slight_smile:
     
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    Welcome to EC!
     
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    Welcome! Any friend to Swamp56 is a friend to all of us. :slight_smile:
     
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    Welcome to EC! Every parent should be like you.
     
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    I want u to know you can always count on me - love u lots xoxox civ
     
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    It's great that he was able to share this site with you, and incredible that you would take the time to join and leave your message. The world can be a really cold place, and a parent (or step parent) should be someone that a young person can turn to for support. But with the issue of sexuality, this isn't always the case.

    Thanks for your note! Welcome to EC!
     
  19. Seanboy23

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    Proudstepmom...

    CAN WE CLONE YOU???

    Not for me, I'm fortunate to have many accepting people in my life. But since I'm sure you personally have a full life, schedule, things to do, can only be in one place at a time, etc., we could clone you and send all your copies out into the world to stand up for acceptance and understanding!

    We need more parents like you!!!

    :eusa_clap (&&&) :eusa_clap
     
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    awww welcome to EC...
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