Hi All,
So I came out to my son today over lunch. He, as I suspected he would be, was great about it and was totally accepting.
What happened next though surprised me. It turns out that he has his own secret that he has been keeping for many years now and because I was able to open up to him he felt comfortable enough to open up to me.
It was heartbreaking for me to hear his story. I now understand so much more about him and I admire him immensely for the huge sacrifices he has made in his life as a result of his struggles. However I think that this may be a huge help to him as he now has someone who loves him and can be there for him and be supportive of him.
I can't divulge what he is going through but I can say that the personal sacrifices he has made are enormous and he is a stronger man than most people.
In the end we now have a stronger bond than ever and we each have a new ally to lean on.
Elizabeth