What we all want for our kids…
To be happy, to have things better than we did. To be loved, and to find someone whom they love. To have a job they like, or love. To be a success. To have self-worth, and have high self-esteem. We all want these things for our kids, no matter what, right?
What if you find out that your daughter/son is gay? Now what? Do you want any less for your child? Things may be different from what you had pictured, but that’s about you really, not them. I’m open minded — sure, but why my kid? What about grandkids, weddings, friends, family. Why me, why my kid? Why not you, why not your kid?
First of all, get over it, get over yourself. It’s not really about you. OK, go back to the top of this letter! What do we want for our kids? Those still apply. Be supportive. Sure, it may take a little time to adjust, but things aren’t gonna change that much. That’s still your child, still your baby. Just be there for them, and support them (get support if you need it, too, but try not to burden or guilt-trip them).
Hope they will be happy and successful, and love them, just love them. Life is hard enough. They deserve the same rights as everyone else, bottom line. I love my kids more than life. Never come between a mama bear and her cubs!
Just a mom who loves her child, no matter what!
Jackie Morris
Everett
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