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In reply to the discussion: "I am the mother of a gay son and I've taken enough from you good people." [View all]Iwillnevergiveup
(9,298 posts)60. To watch your child
labor over a suicide note for whatever reason has to be in a place called the depths of despair. I cannot imagine the pain this family went through, even though it was so pointedly described, nor can I imagine the millions of other families who've experienced the same thing. Honestly, I can hardly breathe, but do appreciate seeing this letter posted.
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"I am the mother of a gay son and I've taken enough from you good people." [View all]
Martin Eden
May 2015
OP
I can't remember when I first saw this letter, but it was on DU and I've re-posted it several times
Martin Eden
May 2015
#23
Brilliant letter in many regards. As the father of a gay son I can truly relate to her pain.
Scuba
May 2015
#22
K&R! Thanks for posting this! Far too often today religion is a code word for hatred, in fact,
RKP5637
May 2015
#27
Yes, finally most of us agree. It'll take more than a lifetime to clear out the haters.
erronis
May 2015
#39
Extremely well written letter. Sadly we live in a society that promotes self-righteous
rhett o rick
May 2015
#35