Wow. My heart goes out to you sir, there's nothing more that I can say other than I'm sorry for your loss and your story is very moving. I'm glad you were able to come out and (more importantly) accept who you are, as a fellow gay person I know the kinds of struggles you can go through (though luckily I've managed to avoid most of them).

Keep in there. Stay close to those who are important to you. I'm sure you'll come out of this with a stronger heart, and a stronger relationship with your father.

United States6173 Posts

September 07 2011 04:51 GMT

#226

That was inspiring and engrossing. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

vectorix108

United States4633 Posts

September 07 2011 04:56 GMT

#227

You're such a good writer. I hope everything works out for you in the future.

joxn

United States5 Posts

September 07 2011 05:47 GMT

#228

Great story, thanks for sharing! I'm so glad things are working out for you!

thedeadhaji

39489 Posts

September 07 2011 06:02 GMT

#229

very very very good read.
Happy to hear that you've found balance and peace in your life, though you've gone through some tough times to get there.

Chemist391

United States368 Posts

September 07 2011 08:31 GMT

#230

I came very close to losing my mother to breast cancer several years ago; your story really hit home, though I wont pretend to be able to comprehend your loss. You're clearly a very strong individual, and very generous for sharing this. I have no doubt that it will help others come to terms with who they are.

Ausfailia

Australia123 Posts

September 07 2011 08:42 GMT

#231

Can't believe I didn't see this until now... so well-written and touching, good to hear that things are working out for you and best of luck for you in the future man.

Forgottenfrog

United States1268 Posts

September 07 2011 09:06 GMT

#232

On September 07 2011 17:42 Ausfailia wrote:
Can't believe I didn't see this until now... so well-written and touching, good to hear that things are working out for you and best of luck for you in the future man.

Basically this. Your blog was sad but very inspiring. Best of luck to you.

RinesOnRx

Canada74 Posts

September 07 2011 13:16 GMT

#233

Wow, you are a fantastic writer!
I am really sorry for your loss, but I am very happy that you have accepted your sexuality. I hope that all goes well for you, Christian, and your dad.

wingweaver415

United States66 Posts

September 07 2011 15:02 GMT

#234

That made me cry, but also cheer and clap in happiness. You deserve all the happiness life brings you. You are brave and an inspiration for every person out there who thinks they are less than human, 'This is proof to never be ashamed of who you are!!!!

fishjie

United States1519 Posts

September 07 2011 16:33 GMT

#235

beautiful story

Haemonculus

United States6980 Posts

September 07 2011 17:17 GMT

#236

Aww, this was a wonderful story to read! Thanks for sharing!

Dapper_Cad

United Kingdom964 Posts

September 07 2011 17:58 GMT

#237

I can't believe the harry potter spoilers in this thing. UNBELIEVABLE!

The rest of it though, was a really great read. The whole carrying on the family genes and whatnot, Lots of gay couples have kids. Though it may well be quite a ways in the future for you, don't consider it an impossibility, more an annoying inconvinience of reproductive happenstance. Having spent 6 months with my wife doing a course of IVF I can tell you first hand that for lots of straight couples the process isn't straight forward either. Though of course you should have a child because you want a child, not because your family expects it.

Enough of me though,

really really great read.