Father's Day

Discussion in 'Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, etc.' started by thepapasmurph, Jun 20, 2020.

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Do your children know that you are Gay/Bi/Trans?

  1. yes

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  2. no

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  3. maybe - not sure

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  1. thepapasmurph

    thepapasmurph Lifetime Supporter Lifetime Supporter

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    Happy Father's Day to all you dudes who are dads.

    Share with the readers - where are you at in life with your kids?

    I am 64. I have three adult children who are in their early 30s and late 20s now. They know I am gay and are loving, accepting and kind toward me. I came out to them a few years ago - it has not been a smooth experience but I think we are in pretty good shape now. I also have two grandchildren, with a third due this summer. I am semi-married to my wife of 34 years. Our marriage dissolved a year ago after many years of pretending everything was OK. I am not sure, yet, though if we will make it officially divorced or just go along as we are. Together but separate. I spent many years as a closeted, gay Christian, pushing my sexual attractions for men deep into the closet - and pretending I was OK. For the last 10 years, I have been working through the past, and dealing with the present - Life is short. I have made a few mistakes. Trying to minimize the negatives and maximize the positives.

    How about you? Fathers Day is a good day to reflect I think. I'd be interested to read your responses
     
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  2. dd788snipe

    dd788snipe Lifetime Supporter Lifetime Supporter

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    Can't believe no one posted anything Papa.
     
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  3. thepapasmurph

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    kinda sad, isn't it. not like shy bi guys, for sure.
     
  4. dd788snipe

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  5. matador3000

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    Its a big step and the hardest part of being bi. I heard someone said this ones "if your closet is comfortable dont come out"
     
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  6. thepapasmurph

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    Yep... you have to have a good reason to come out. It has to be well thought out and you have to be prepared for the worst possible responses and be OK with that -
     
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  7. Si69

    Si69 Senior Member Lifetime Supporter

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    my kids, currently 24 & 22 have known I'm bisexual since the last 7 years. It's normal that it's accepted in this day & age.

    I meet heaps of young guys in their teens and 20s who are either gay or bi and perfectly comfortable with their sexuality.

    vive la choice!

    Simon :)
     

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