Hello I am new and need advice

[darkravenvt]

My 15 year old son just told me that he is gay and I want to support him. He asked me to check out this site and see if it was all right for him to join. I just want a safe place for him to go and be who he is.

A loving Mom

[ohioboy]

he is very welcome to come and join. This place has help me and a lot of other people to be there self and to feel needed and Loved. we are one big Family and you are an amazing mother to even consider this and to be so helpful.

[biisme]

first off, welcome to EC.

secondly, everyone here will try and help as much as they can.

thirdly, i think this place would be a good place for him to visit. he can talk with other teenagers (and older and more experienced people) about any problems, questions, concerns....or just to chat. we do have moderators and administrators to make sure nothing is inappropriate.

fourthly, we do not judge. we would really appreciate meeting him.

[darkravenvt]

Thank both of you for your reply and I have always taught my kids to be who they are.

[biisme]

It's great to see a mom that is understanding.

[ohioboy]

Yeah really your pretty Amazing in my book!!!

[Time]

If only more parents could exhibit such an attitude when it comes to parenting :)

I would definitely recommends this forum for your son. It's helped countless people and has a lot to offer. It's a safe place to chat, and you don't have a thing to worry about. Moderators are on their toes looking out for stuff that doesn't belong.

[darkravenvt]

Thanks to everyone and as soon as my son comes home from his dad's I will have him create an account.

[InaRut]

Don't worry.
As a Walrus I keep this place pretty safe.

Xept from zombies...Which isn't my fault!

Seriously though, your son could be in a worst spot then this place. Be happy that he's found one of the most supportive online gay communities EVER in the history of my 18 years of life.

[Wired106]

Hey. :). Definately have your son create an account here. I found this site like 1 month ago and it has helped me so much it isn't even funny. It's helped me with so many things that I have had going on and it's so awesome to see other people that are just like you. I've never met anyone close to like me but here its so much different. Anyways, its a great site :)

[Gerry]

I have to say you're a great mom. Accepting your son and checking out this site for him is going beyond. I hope you and him will both enjoy this place as much as the rest of us do. Look forward to seeing more posts soon!

[Nicvcer]

Thanks for supporting your son! Hopefully this site will be great for him! Have you thought about sticking around as well?

[Chibi Mertuary]

Thanks for supporting your son.

Like he said, you should stick around aswell!! The people here are fun, and there is plenty of advice for anyone. :)

[CrimsonThunder]

Aww what a great mum you are! We welcome your son with open arms. :D

[shaun]

And what a great son you have to ask your permission before joining. Not something alot of kids will do. You've taught him well. Welcome to the forum. =)

[heatqueen]

Wow you're a great mum and have a great son so definitely get him to join! :D

[sngl]

That is so cool!! You are a great mom! And I think this is the best place for your son!
And as the others have said, you could stick around too! So welcome to EC! :thumbsup:

[beckyg]

Hi DarkRavenVT,

I'm a moderator and a Mom. I'm also President of my local PFLAG Chapter. (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) This is a great place for your son. It is meant for kids ages 13 years and older. We have people in different time zones moderating the boards to make sure it stays safe. It would be great if you could stick around too. Also, if you haven't already, please check out PFLAG (www.pflag.org) for a group near you. PFLAG is a wonderful organization that supports, educates, and advocates on behalf of our gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender children. You are already an accepting mother but we could sure use more people like you in PFLAG. Many come to us totally distraught and its great for them to see parents who love and accept their kids the way they are. Thank you for coming here and checking the place out for your son. You guys obviously have a wonderful and trusting relationship!!!

[Tom]

welcome to EC =] and don't worry about your son coming onto this site, we are a friendly enough bunch and there will always be ppl that will look out for him =]

[darkravenvt]

Thanks for all the replys and yes I plan on sticking around.

[Tom]

good good =]

we need more family/friends on here so we can see from everyones perspective, and you know more about how our parents would think about it than we would seeing as you are a parent so i hope to see sum helpful posts from u in the near future =]

and if you ver need help trying to figure out how to do something just ask, i know my way around this site quite well now =]

[darkravenvt]

Thank you drazarian if I need any help I will ask.

[Jeimuzu]

I'm always happy to see a mother who is happy for her son, and just wants to protect him regardless of his sexuality. :) You're most definitely welcome, and of course so is your son.

[stefy18]

My 15 year old son just told me that he is gay and I want to support him. He asked me to check out this site and see if it was all right for him to join. I just want a safe place for him to go and be who he is.

A loving Mom

ur so sweet!

[panda]

Darkravenvt, That'd be so great if you did hang around .Then there'd be 3 great Mum's to give guidance and support to the young people here.

[Paul_UK]

Hi darkravenvt, Welcome to EC! :)

We love accepting parents here. Becky has already welcomed you above. Louise is also the mum of a gay son, who came here on her son's recommendation when she was looking for answers. If you are unsure about things they would be good people to ask. :thumbsup:

[Grantious]

Oh my... Thats soooo sweet... lol i love you lol, yea this place would be great for you're son

[Stevie J]

yeah this place is great and your son will be well accepted i'm sure

[divadarya]

Wecome to both you and your son....I'm here representin' the "T" in LGBT...:)
I also am the parent of two kids.
D

[Bader]

Welcome !!!! We love mom's here *hugs*

[Jim1454]

Hi! Welcome to EC from Jim in Toronto. This is definitely a great place for your son to be. It's probably the BEST place on the whole World Wide Web!

[InaRut]

Uh-oh Becky and Louise looks like EC found themselves a new mom.
...
It's going to turn into a battle royale for the title of supreme EC mom.

[beckyg]

We can't ever have too many supporting Moms, Phil!!! :)

[darkravenvt]

No InaRut I am new to all of this and will need help I am sure..........:lol:

[InaRut]

....Dang and I was hoping to get a betting pool going.

$50 dollars on Becky!

[Bromptonrocks]

Welcome...and from one parent to another, what a wonderful mum you are. As all the others have said, get your son to join and stick around yourself. You'll like it here.

[Louise]

Hi, I introduced myself to you in a PM but :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: anyway. You will see that this is the best site ever for young people trying to come to terms with their sexuality.

I don't know if you have wandered round the site much yet but here is almost no foul language, nothihng rude, nothing explicit, Paul is extremely vigilant that no 'older' person comes preying here. The kids here are safe and free to express themselves without judgment or fear.

There are moderators here in the forum and in the chat and enough 'adults' here that if anything should escape the moderators or Paul (highly unlikely) notice would be drawn to any innapropriate behaviour almost straight away.

I am glad you are planning to hang around, a few more mums here is no bad thing :lol:

[pirateninja]

....Dang and I was hoping to get a betting pool going.

$50 dollars on Becky!

My money's on Louise. :D

But seriously, welcome to EC!

[Louise]

Thank you Pirateninja... was that one case or two of red wine we said?

[heatqueen]

Battle of the Mums!!! Becky vs Louise vs darkravenvt!!!

Well since no one's supporting her yet, my money's on darkravenvt!

[pirateninja]

Oh two definitely :D

[Nodnarb]

Welcome to EC!

You sound like a WONDERFUL mother!

Hmmm....maybe I should drag my mom here to EC...

Or not...she has WAY to many embarrassing stories she could tell about me.

[Kimi]

Awww, that's really sweet of you!!
I wish I had a mom like you...

He is very welcome to here!!
I hope you'll find this place safe for him(although I'm sure it is)

Hope to see him around soon:smilewave :smilewave

[darkravenvt]

Ok Everyone my name is Venita........and I already went into a chat room last night and had a great time.............until I had to log off and do homework. I am in college right a long with my daughter. And Thanks Kimi for the support of best mom.

[TriBi]

Hi Venita - welcome from me too :smilewave (slightly belated - I haven't had much time to get around the Forums lately :(.

Great to see more supportive parents here - Becky and Louise are fantastic (well, you'll know that already ;))

Hope you continue to join in - and that your son has a lot of fun here.