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Dad Sparks Drama By Sitting With Gay Son At Wife’s Funeral Despite Her Homophobic Family’s Wishes

Dad Sparks Drama By Sitting With Gay Son At Wife’s Funeral Despite Her Homophobic Family’s Wishes
Moral issues can often divide families. For Redditor Conscious_Jury_7937, supporting his son’s homosexuality meant distancing himself from his wife. When the Original Poster (OP) started to contemplate divorce, his wife was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer. He stayed by her side until her death, but as soon as she passed he made sure to show his […] More

The Weirdest Things People Have Been Told Not To Do Because It’s Considered 'Gay'

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The word gay, which was often used to describe moments that were joyous or lighthearted and carefree, has evolved considerably.

In modern usage, the word "gay" colloquially refers to homosexual men, but it can also be used in a demeaning way typically drawn from LGBTQ stereotypes of men behaving or appearing in a flamboyant manner.

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Men Explain How They'd Honestly React If Their Friend Came Out To Them

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Coming out of the closet is an inconvenient rite of passage for anyone who has been suppressing their authentic selves for the comfort of their heterosexual acquaintances.

While there have been some advances made regarding LGBTQ+ visibility with role models who are out, it's still impossible to predict friends' reactions.

This is exactly why some tend to reconsider declaring their sexual identity.

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The Absolute Best Responses To 'Mom And Dad, I Think I'm Gay'

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For closeted individuals, coming out is a rite of passage in life that LGBTQ+ people never signed up for.

Why is it that anyone who inherently identifies a certain way has to explain themselves to those who are confused and unwavering in their socialized ignorance?

Times have changed and while there have been advances made for LGBTQ+ people to find more acceptance and feel less like an "other," there are still many challenges to overcome.

Even with gay role models prevalent in pop culture, it can still be difficult for gay youth today to come out to a parent who chooses to live in the past and align themselves to antiquated ideals in society that prevents them from loving their child as they are.

But sometimes, the response after opening up to a parent in a vulnerable moment can prove that unconditional love is the best thing in the entire world.

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LGBTQ+ People Describe The Exact Moment They Realized They Were Different

LGBTQ+ People Describe The Exact Moment They Realized They Were Different
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Coming out is never easy.

Even in this day and age it comes with a touch of drama.

Of course we have to acknowledge how society has come a long, LOOOONG way with this topic.

The LGBTQ+ community of today definitely has a more welcoming world to announce themselves to.

But the truth is, it's still an intimate experience one must come to terms with.

And there is always that moment when... you know.

No matter your age, you still have the A-HA realization.

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