June is Pride Month
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June is officially recognized as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the culture, achievements, and ongoing civil rights efforts of the queer community. It commemorates the historic Stonewall Uprising in New York City, which began in June 1969 and served as a catalyst for the modern gay rights movement. The Library of Congress (.gov) +2
Was I surprised? Damn right I was. For all of my “intuition” and listening skills I had no fucking idea. Funny ya know, I am heterosexual and led the LGBTQ+ clubs in my high school. I listened and helped countless teens.
I never really saw my own son. I mean we have always been close- no major issues that I saw. But, I guess communication was an issue.
I remember the day, the moment.
We were having lunch outside and my daughter asked him if he had a girlfriend. She said she tried to get in touch with him on Valentine’s day and he was “busy”. He laughed and said something like I am seeing Ron and he wants to come this weekend to meet you. I said something like- where are they from? He mentioned they met in the city and have been seeing each other for a while. Their family lives at the beach and he works in NYC.
— I remember the moment.
I said something like are you telling me that Ron is a guy and he said yes. I said -I am happy to meet them and I am happy who you are (or something to that nervous effect). We drove to my home on the mountain. He was driving separately. I said to my daughter — still on her phone- did you catch that? She said- catch what?
I said your brother just told us he is gay. She looked at me and said what? I repeated myself. She laughed and said I fucking knew it! As a freshman in college he came down wearing a scarf!
( I laughed til I cried as you have to know my daughter- she is all about the fashion lol)
When we got home I asked him why it took so long to tell me as I thought we had an excellent relationship. I also said I accept you and am proud of your authentic self- or something like that. (I was really nervous honestly)
He said- Mom, it is just an awkward conversation. That was it.
Life since that moment has been nothing less than fabulous. Majestic. Wonderful. Ron- ten years later is an integral incredible part of our lives. I could not love him more. My son now strengthens his community by his establishment of his thriving business
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I have come to the deep realization that there is so much to learn in this lifetime. I am grateful for every, single moment and I embrace my family with pride. Pride month is for families as well as couples.
Yes, Pride month is for families as well as couples.
Embrace others.
Your sexuality is your own.
Own it.