I agree with the statement that your mother probably already knows or at least suspects. I know that if one of my children or grandchildren were gay I would know it and I would love them because NOTHING would make me not love my children or grandchildren. My family is the most important thing in my life and I love them and support them no matter what!

Those same rednecks are the ones who probably bullied everyone in school. There was a group of boys in my oldest granddaughter class who called themselves the "Carhart gang" because they all wore Carhart jackets and they were "redneck cowboys" They bullied everyone in school and no one did anything about it. If a kid was gay, or overweight, or different in any way they made their life miserable. My granddaughter is mixed race. There was only 4 African American students in the school of 1000. She was the only one in high school. They made it so hard on her that she finally changed schools her junior year. They called her the "N" word among other things. People like that must feel inferior themselves so they have to make fun of everyone else. I know you are not supposed to "hate" people but I really feel hate in my heart for people who hurt others so easily. It is easy to say" just ignore people like that but it is not so easy to do. Words do hurt even if they come from totally stupid people

Mikey-you are a wonderful person & you are so mature for your age! When I was in college( I will not say the school's name)-I went to a summer program to get to know college life. Before I got there I assigned a roommate-we spoke before we arrived & could not wait to be roommates-well when I arrived-she was not going to be my roomamte-they paired me with the only other balck student there-I asked why? They said they figured we had more in common. We did not -except the color of our skin. One day I had gone to dinner with my other friends on campus (not black)-while we were out-they refused to serve me & said they do not serve my kind-imagine that. I know how you feel! But you are bigger & better than those rednecks & you will always be bigger & better than them. Brush that off-as ignorance is free & he stood in line multiple times for his share. Black, white, straight or gay-I do not have the right to judge. I am happy that you were able to walk away-I wish I was taht mature during my incident. My hat is off to you. You are a beautiful person

I have to ditto this, because it's so true.
Most of them only went to school to eat their lunch,
so they didn't learn anything.
I'm so sorry you had a bad weekend. And for the loss
of your friend. I think it's sad you can't share your feelings
with your family, but Always know, your YT Family is here,
and always will be. Hugs to you.:hug: :hug: :hug:

I was impressed with the way you handled those jerks at the park. But after reading your second response, I am also impressed with you as a person. For someone so young, you have had quite a bit of pain and heartache in your life. But you must keep believing in yourself and continue to love yourself no matter what. I know it doesn't seem like it now, but all the adversities you have faced and will continue to face will make you a stronger, better person. I know this is not a choice you have made in your life. Why would someone deliberately choose to live a life that would make them a target for hatred, bigotry and ridicule? My brother is your age and I love him more than anything. He is my best friend and I would accept him no matter what. I am sure your family feels the same way about you. You worry that your parents wouldn't be happy with you because of who you are, but who you are is a wonderful, articulate, mature and caring young man. Your parents should be proud that they raised such a son. Please continue to be strong, no matter what obstacles come your way. Happiness will be yours one day and I can't think of anyone who deserves it more. God bless you.:)

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