How old were you when you came "out"?

[Peeps]

I just popped in to say that Peeps that is an awesome story and your Grandma was a wonderful person.Your very lucky.Im not gay but alot of my friends are and I watch them struggle with family sometimes and it breaks my heart.My kids know that they can come and tell me anything and it will never change the way they are in my eyes.I think your Grandma was a very wise woman.

Thanks, Keyzy! She was a wise woman...we talked a lot about me being gay in the 5 years between falling in love with Blaize and her death. I lived in a very conservative part of Ohio but my grandma always said that love doesn't know gender. She loved Blaize and was just happy that I was happy. I only wish that she could've lived long enough to see us together permanently...but I know she's with us.

Your kids are very lucky to have you for a mom. My parents never liked me (which is why I was raised by my grandparents from the age of 14 months old) but they're coming around more and more.

 

[keyzygirl]

Well Peeps,I think your lucky your Grandma got a hold of you.She helped you become the wonderful person that you are!Just think about it.Im sure shes watching and shes very proud of you.Thank you for sharing your story with us.Its a great story.

 

[Peeps]

Well Peeps,I think your lucky your Grandma got a hold of you.She helped you become the wonderful person that you are!Just think about it.Im sure shes watching and shes very proud of you.Thank you for sharing your story with us.Its a great story.

I count my blessings every day, Keyzy. Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate them.

 

[keyzygirl]

I love the sig!Very cool!lol

 

[debb]

Well Peeps,I think your lucky your Grandma got a hold of you.She helped you become the wonderful person that you are!Just think about it.Im sure shes watching and shes very proud of you.Thank you for sharing your story with us.Its a great story.

i agree...

 

[Peeps]

I love the sig!Very cool!lol

LOL Bianca made me do it

 

[Peeps]

i agree...

Awwww thanks so much, debb.

 

[BiancaMontgomery]

Peeps, you have made me laugh and cry all in less than an hour. (((Peeps)))

 

[Peeps]

Peeps, you have made me laugh and cry all in less than an hour. (((Peeps)))

((((Bianca)))) I'm glad I made you laugh but sorry I made you cry. No need for tears though, I had an awesome life with my grandparents. Believe me, they loved me enough that I never missed my parents...I never felt like I was missing out, instead I felt lucky to be loved so much and so unconditionally.

 

[CloudBurst]

Great love story Peeps!

 

[ScottinSoCal]

she replied very calmly "Yes you have, but you never looked at any of them the way you look at Blaize."

Is it OK if I just fell in love with your grandma, a little? Lucky you, to have known her.

 

[tybin]

ya i love your gramma

Is it OK if I just fell in love with your grandma, a little? Lucky you, to have known her.

 

[hotwheelz31]

Peeps, that was a wonderful story...my grandmother died still waiting for me to find "a nice man" I never had the heart to tell her that wasnt going to happen. I cant even find a nice girl...lol

 

[CloudBurst]

I found a nice man but that was the problem! When I came out my Grandmother sent me a letter quoting bible scriptures and basically danging me to hell, havent spoken to her since, she's 94 now and although she hates it and won't comment, my Mom tells her all the time how well my partner and I are doing.
My favorite Grandfather who passed many years ago kept asking my Mom why she was surprised. He was very accepting from day one! I only regret that he didn't live long enough to see my Mom finally accept me back into the family.

 

[tybin]

It just plain stinks that it takes family members so long to come around, if at all

 

[CloudBurst]

The best advice I was ever given was this..."you've known it probably you're whole life, they just found out, give them time to realize you're the same person you always were". Took about 4 years but they (the ones I care about) are all great now. I know everyone is not so fortunate but I agree with you Tybin, it's so sad!

 

[TWolf]

Glad I peeked in and got to read Peep's story... big grin... did my heart good...

 

[debb]

The best advice I was ever given was this..."you've known it probably you're whole life, they just found out, give them time to realize you're the same person you always were". Took about 4 years but they (the ones I care about) are all great now. I know everyone is not so fortunate but I agree with you Tybin, it's so sad!

that's how it worked out for me...

 

[Peeps]

Is it OK if I just fell in love with your grandma, a little? Lucky you, to have known her.

LOL you wouldn't be alone...everyone loved my grandma. I'm lucky to have had her for as long as I did

 

[Peeps]

ya i love your gramma

LOL and I'm sure she would've loved y'all too