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Post by sharon on Dec 31, 2011 15:15:12 GMT -6
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Post by laurac on Dec 31, 2011 15:46:14 GMT -6
I love my son because he's my son. I never said I will only love him if he can give me grandchildren, or marry a woman, or become a doctor. Oh no, I signed up to be his mother and love him no matter what. And I do. And I will.
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Post by laurac on Dec 31, 2011 15:47:22 GMT -6
And PS, I agree with Sharon's view on Glee..
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Post by dara1012 on Dec 31, 2011 22:23:45 GMT -6
I love my son because he's my son. I never said I will only love him if he can give me grandchildren, or marry a woman, or become a doctor. Oh no, I signed up to be his mother and love him no matter what. And I do. And I will. This is a perfect sentiment! Your sons and daughter are so lucky to have you as their mom. |
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Post by dara1012 on Dec 31, 2011 22:31:23 GMT -6
Thanks for the article Sharon.
Unfortunately it reminds me of when I really began to struggle with my relationship with my grandmother. Somehow the topic of homosexuality came up and she told us (my parents, aunts, uncles, cousins and brothers) that she would disown us if we were homosexual. To think that who we are could make her turn away is disheartening. She is very judgmental of many things (mostly our looks - I am too fat and not pretty enough for her) and so in this regard it shouldn't have surprised me. That was about 15 years ago, and now that I am a mother and I look at my son and love him more than words can say, it baffles me. As I have held my niece and nephew and felt this rush of love almost as strong as I felt the first time I held my son, I have never once thought about any of them that the love I feel for them is based on how athletic they are, how musically gifted they are, how smart they are, what they grow up to be and it is definitely not based on who they love or will love. I love these children so much and will love them through all of their lives. I will be supportive when they make mistakes and I will cheer them on in their victories and I will love them for who they are always.
It reminds me of what Luke (DS) said a few months ago. Someone asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up and he replied matter-of-factly, "I want to be Luke when I grow up"
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Post by sharon on Dec 31, 2011 23:30:42 GMT -6
Dara that is so sweet what he said. And so true - why should he be anything else?
I'm sorry your grandmother is like that. What a sad barrier to people who she could be loving to.
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Post by laurac on Jan 1, 2012 13:55:15 GMT -6
My grandmother is the same way. She's so judgemental and doesn't know my son is gay. My parents have had no issue at all and never would with my childrens sexual preference. They love him. No matter what and have said it doesn't matter what they do, they will always love them.
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