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Showing Original Post only (View all)Do you need to read something beautiful today? This dad sure loves his kid. [View all]
Every once in a while you read about a parent who is...well...one of the best dads ever.
Please enjoy and have a good weekend.
Dad Overhears Sons Plans to Come Out, Assuages His Fears with Preemptive Letter of Acceptance
Some people (ahem) need to wait until after their son comes out to show their support. Not Nate's dad.
the unidentified father writes his son an inspirational letter of acceptance after accidentally overhearing his express concerns about coming out to his family.
The letter is transcribed below (courtesy of Towleroad):
Nate,
I overheard your phone conversation with Mike last night about your plans to come out to me. The only thing I need you to plan is to bring home OJ and bread after class. We are out, like you now.
I've known you were gay since you were six, I've love you since you were born.
- Dad
P.S. Your mom and I think you and Mike make a cute couple.
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Do you need to read something beautiful today? This dad sure loves his kid. [View all]
DonRedwood
Mar 2013
OP
We let our kids know at a very early age that we didn't care one way or another.
Arugula Latte
Mar 2013
#37
My brother in law was born in a remote village in the 'Golden Triangle' a few miles from Burma in
grantcart
Mar 2013
#49
You are very welcome! I read the letter just before work and I was in a good mood ALL day for
DonRedwood
Mar 2013
#64