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Came out to my mother...

Discussion in 'LGBT Later in Life' started by greatwhale, Mar 14, 2013.

  1. greatwhale

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    Hello,

    Just called my mother who lives in Florida. She's a nurse, still working down there and enjoying life with Husband No. 4 (long story).

    I told her that I am gay. Those of you who know me also know that my sister has been living with HIV for the past 20 years, so she was naturally concerned. It went well enough however, but she cautioned me with every gay stereotype known to man, nevertheless she is accepting (does she have a choice? I'm 52 for crying out loud!)

    So chalk that down to another biggy.

    Onward goes the march to freedom, halleluyah!
     
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    Congratulations! I'm glad that your mother was accepting. :slight_smile:
     
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    Thanks! :icon_bigg
     
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    yay! a big coming out day all around!

    It's been a big week for the old guys on EC!
     
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    Yes indeed, we, of the "mature" set are making things happen!
     
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    congratulations!
    I am not sure how she could caution you on -some- of the gay stereotypes, lol
     
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    I can't even repeat the things she said (facepalm) but she is definitely of an older generation who has been exposed to some fairly negative stereotypes in the Florida area that she frequents...all in good fun, I love shocking her every few years! :badgrin:
     
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    Congratulations Dude, Wow you really take the Bull by the horns :slight_smile: wish I had your guts & determination :slight_smile: glad it went well for you, you deserve all the happiness in the world :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:ride:
     
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    Congrats!!! F***ing great! Proud of you


    (-and you're giving me the courage to come out to my folks this weekend. - thx)
     
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    Thanks!! (big mischievous grin)

    I'll be thinking of you Pete; best of luck!!!
     
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    Hi greatwhale

    Congratulations man, I’ve lost count on who you have come out to but you must be well on to being a completely free man by now. Well done.
     
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    Congrats. :slight_smile:
     
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    Thank you all for your well-wishes!
     
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    So glad to hear you just went for it and that it's all good. Congrats!!!
     
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    maybe you should repeat some things she said for giggles