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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My young daughter just came out to me last week.  She’s 12.  I love her fiercely and want only to be supportive of her.  Still, I’m shocked.  I didn’t see it coming.  She has come out to a few friends and is having only positive reactions from them.  I’m so grateful for this.  Still, I find myself overwhelmed by sadness.  I understand that this is my issue to work through and will not burden my daughter with my sadness.  But I can’t stop crying when I am alone. I am very surprised and ashamed of this reaction.  My life is enriched by the LGBTQ people in it and I don’t understand why I am reacting this way.

I guess this is directed at parents of LGBTQ children who overcame  their negative personal reaction to support their child. I’m resolved to get over it but I’m sad today.

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Think of it this way.  Is it better for her to be unhappily married to a man? or happily married  to a woman?  Personally, I wouldn't make a big fuss.  Your dd's sexuality is just one part of her.   I know this is controversial but, I think  humans are fluid and she could change her mind.  She is only 12.  But, if she doesn't that is ok too!  She can get married to her partner and have kids! ( if she wants too)

No need to be sad.[/quote]

Of course you are exactly right.  This is OP here.  I know this to be true which is why I am so surprised and ashamed of my sadness.  Thank you for all of your kind responses.  I also understand that sexuality is fluid (and she has said as much, acknowledging that she turn out to be bi or even straight).  However, she is choosing to identify as lesbian now and I will absolutely support that.  I've just got to get right in my own head and heart.  [/quote]

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