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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m gay. [b]My parents chose religion over me. [/b]

I didn’t see them for 10 years (their choice) and then we slowly started seeing each other again as they aged and their health waned.

And by slowly I mean once a year for a long weekend where my wife, kids, and I stay at a nearby hotel and never their house.

They FaceTime my kids on Xmas and their bdays.

They still end every interaction with “we will be praying for you”.

My wife’s family is amazing! And they are also religious but found a church that was LGBTQ friendly when she came out in HS. [/quote]
That's so unfortunate and disheartening that your parents chose religion over you.   This really breaks my heart and infuriates me.  I can't imagine choosing religion over my child.   I truly hope and pray that your parents will erase the hatred in their hearts.

I am happy that your in-laws are accepting and love you unconditionally.  Your in-laws sound like awesome and caring people.  The fact that they found a LGBTQ friendly church while your wife was in high school speaks volumes about their commitment to family and placing their child first.   It's great that you have their support.  
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What do mean "they chose religion over you?"  Did they shun you or treat you poorly?  Or did they just continue participating in a religion that they cared about?  Loving your child does not mean agreeing with or promoting everything that they choose.  You will find this out yourself when your kids are older and autonomous.  (Unconditional love does not equal unconditional agreement.). But I hope that you were treated well.

Use your adult dialectic.  People can love their gay children (or children doing anything else that they disagree with) AND believe in a religion that tells them those things are wrong.[/quote]

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