My parents and I had a rocky coming out. When I told them I was gay, I was treated to every negative stereotype the most conservative Mormons hold. In return I blasted them with my perspective on Mormonism, which they found highly offensive.

It was bad.

Things have gradually gotten better, at least in part because we stopped discussing gays or Mormonism. A few years have passed, I remarried (a guy this time), and she's been researching and trying to reconcile what she'd been taught with the reality she sees in me.

Saturday morning I went to a family event, the first time I'd seen my parents since the Orlando murders. As soon as I got there, my mom immediately sought me out and asked me how I was doing and if I was okay. I told her I'd been upset all week, and she sympathized and was clearly upset about it too.

After we'd talked for a few minutes, I turned to her and said, "You know, you were wrong about gay people."

And she responded with, "I know. I'm sorry."

This from a turbo-TBM all the way to the core. I can't even say how many times I've considered breaking off all contact. But right now I'm REALLY glad I didn't.

What a huge moment of growth. I am surprised that she was willing to admit that she was wrong. This could be the start of something better.

So happy for you that you got that moment. I know how much it means.

I do think that having the blowout at the beginning was a good thing--get all the cards on the table. No more walking on egg shells.

Those may have been the hardest words your mother has ever had to utter. Bravo to her for uttering them, and to you for persisting in changing her attitude.

One down, millions to go :)

A happy ending !!!!!!!!!!!! If only all people could come to the

realization that being homosexual is not a choice. Maybe then

my cousin would still be alive today.

So many would still be alive if all people realized homosexuality isn't a choice. An uncle of mine would still be alive if he were able to be himself around my grandparents who thought that it was a sin.

Not a choice, and, NOT a threat.

I am going to bookmark your post so I will have it to read whenever I get to feeling pi$$¥ and depressed and like the bullies and bad guys always win.

Thank you.

And your mother shows us this. Sometimes wisdom does come with age and a more compassionate understanding of the world. I've seen this with my own mother, too, Xyandro. I'm very happy that your mother is coming 'round.

This is HUGE and I am glad to hear it!

"Congratulations on your Enlightenment"