@geekygaymerguy @ellalovesbg @DannyPlaysGamez Thank you Theo. I keep an incredibly wonderful memory of that diner and evening. Big hug to all 3 of you and hoping 2021 is kind enough to reunite us at some point. ❤️
He was patient, open, and revealed to me his own journey. What I discovered through his story is that he never had a choice over this. He was born that way, and discovered at a very young age that he was attracted to men. The same way that I was attracted to women.
At the age of 24yo, my best friend revealed his homosexuality to me. Surprise quickly subsided to fear and rejection. Our relationship was strong though. We had already so much mutual respect for one another that I was not ready to lose this friendship over my initial fears.
Once you understand why so many LGBTQ+ do meet suicide, you start to understand why they are so passionate about providing education early on. No – it is not about converting your child to become one of them. It is to provide support if your child *is* one of them.
Here is the reality of this community: a lot of them suffer terribly in silence. Suffer from their difference, bullying or governemental policies. Without education and mentorship, many will meet suicidal thoughts. And unfortunately, many more will act on it.