I went to a family gathering recently. I have two uncles that are openly gay. One got married this past New Years. The other lives with his partner. Sometimes these gatherings are rather tense with certain family members trying to avoid others. I hate the tension. It's so uneeded. Hard for the children present to not feel the unease.
Growing up, I had two aunts marry black men. I have bi racial cousins. I thought this was normal and ok. But I remember terse words and family members not coming to celebrations and such based on who was going to be there.
It just seems that some things never change.
What about you? How do you handle family stress or unacceptance?
JL
Growing up, I had two aunts marry black men. I have bi racial cousins. I thought this was normal and ok. But I remember terse words and family members not coming to celebrations and such based on who was going to be there.
It just seems that some things never change.
What about you? How do you handle family stress or unacceptance?
JL
