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6 Years Ago Today..... (oops) lol

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by beckyg, Jan 19, 2009.

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  1. beckyg

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    Six years ago today, on Martin Luther King Day, I got an e-mail from my son telling me he is gay. I can't speak for him except to say that he is in a happy relationship with somebody he loves.

    My life has changed in significant ways. I have been involved in PFLAG almost that entire time first serving as a board member and then being elected as President, Vice-President, and then President again. I have been able to help dozens of parents accept and love their gay children. I got involved with Empty Closets which has been a joy in my life. I had the opportunity to go to Washington, DC to the National PFLAG conference which was an opportunity I probably wouldn't of had otherwise. To see all that history and to stand on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where MLK gave his "I have a dream" speech is something I will never forget. I have talked with Republican legislators about my son making one of them cry! I have marched in Pride parades and seen and felt the admiration for the organization that I have grown to love dearly! I played a significant role in getting anti-discrimination laws passed in Oregon.

    I think the BEST thing that has happened to me is the wonderful friends that I have made and continue to make. People who share my beliefs that living your authentic life is the BEST thing you can do for yourself and others. I wouldn't trade my gay kid for a straight one for anything! :grin:
     
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    Re: 5 Years Ago Today.....

    Becky, you made me cry!
    I hope you can somehow know how much your presence, acceptance and sound advice helps all of us along our journey ~ and how much we (I) appreciate you.

    For those of us who no longer have a mom to go to, you're the best!
    >>HUGGS<<
    Tim
     
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    Awww... Becky.... you're so awesome :grin: Your son's lucky to have you :thumbsup:

    Thinking about it... it'll be my fourth anniversary out this Summer.
     
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    Re: 5 Years Ago Today.....

    its fantastic the work you do, im inspired
    it'll be my 2 days and an hour and a half in just a minute!
     
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    2 days and an hour and a half anniversary
     
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    Re: 5 Years Ago Today.....

    You are a wonderful mother and human being. your son is very lucky to have you!
     
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    You ROCK. :grin:D
     
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    Thank you for all you do Becky. We love you! (*hug*)(*hug*)
     
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    Re: 5 Years Ago Today.....

    XD This makes me feel like I'm taking where I live for granted. I'd go on so many field trips to DC and visit those memorials and think it to be so boring. The most fascinating thing to me was going to a two-story McDonald's. Maybe I'm just not old enough to appreciate it, haha, and no offense :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

    But wow, you're an amazing person and EC is so lucky to have you :]
     
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    Knowing people like you exist gives me hope for humanity, thank you so much for sharing your story
     
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    Oh my gosh, NEVER take that for granted! DC is such a beautiful place with so much history! I love it there and can't wait to go back. I shared those steps with so many other PFLAG moms who fight for our children's civil rights every day. MLK gave his life doing it. I have tears in my eyes right now just as I did that night when I was there. We have come a long way and it is truly remarkable that tomorrow we will have our first African American President. This President will do more for your civil rights as a gay American than any other President ever in history. Marvel in that! I do!!!!
     
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    Ahhh.........I love you guys too! (*hug*)
     
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    Aww Becky, you're so awesome! Your son is so lucky to have a mum like you :grin:

    We looove you (*hug*)
     
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    Re: 5 Years Ago Today.....

    Thank you,Becky! It's people like you that will change the world!
    You are to be commended on all your hard work and dedication.
    Your son is very lucky to have a mom like you.
    And...thanks for all you do on EC,too. People here all love you and appreciate all you do,too!
     
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    Re: 5 Years Ago Today.....

    You know, Becky, when I think of moms like you, I always draw a comparison to Debbie from "Queer as Folk", though not as crazy or zany as she is. But the more I think about it, the more I realize that that comparison is a bit of a disservice. For as great a character and role model as Debbie is, she doesn't even compare to the real moms out there, the ones like you who have had to face so many external issues that they weren't prepared for, as well as the whole gamut of internal issues as a mother of a gay child.

    For you (and all other moms) to do it with such aplomb and grace and pride, well that just makes me thankful that there are indeed voices out there just like yours.

    Your son is a lucky guy.

    HUGS!
     
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    I usually make Adam a rainbow cake to celebrate the occasion but I couldn't do that now that he's in Louisiana. So I sent him this:
     

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    You soooo should post a step by step on how to make that O.O I'd <3 you forever and ever :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

    But yay! Becky, as others have said, you are beyond awesome. You are like, Megagooberliciously awesome. XD
     
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    Becky you are such a lovely person in everything that you do. You are a wonderful mother and your son is very lucky to have you. It's grate to know there are people like you in the world. :slight_smile:
     
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    Becky, you're an absolutely astounding mother. The world would be a far better place if there were more mothers like you.

    Also, I want that cake. It looks deliciously gay.
     
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    Becky, you are one of the people in the world who make it a little brighter for many.

    That is the most amazing cake ever. I second the motion for step by step instructions!
     
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