ProudParenting.com - Update - and My Hardest "Coming Out" Yet - Comments

Congrats on coming out to your daughter!

juju1030 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:06:04 -0700

Coming out to our kids can be a very difficult thing. It was something that I struggled with telling or not telling for a long time, but after I did tell my kids they were so much more supportive then I ever imagined they could be!

It is great to hear that your ex-wife is supportive to your daughters wishes - that is so important.

I do not have a teen-age daughter, but I do have a 15 year old son that transitioned quite well through my "coming out". If you would like for your daughter to talk with him I am sure he would be very happy to.

Good Luck :)

You can breathe a sigh of relief...

mikeandmichael — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:53:58 -0700

for now. Your daughter knows and accepts you. This is great news. She also wants to stay with you. This, too, is great news. I hope the discussions you have with your other kids is also as positive.

Good luck with your ex-wife. I hope that she understands the importance of having you in your kids' lives.

Update - and My Hardest "Coming Out" Yet

AZDadof5 — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:19:12 -0700

So, yesterday I sat down with all the kids and had a really amazing heart to heart conversation, letting them know exactly what the move meant for them - the good, the bad, and the ugly. I did my best to respect their mom, and told them what my demands were for visitation. They were very honest about their mixed feelings about moving, and they gave me "permission" to fight for custody if my demands aren't met. I feel closer to my kids than I ever have. They are a petty amazing bunch!