Would you tell your mum, if you were Gay?

Rebecca, came to work looking daze yesterday.

A few of us decided to lunch with her to check out if everything is ok. We didn't  even need to ask. As soon as we sat down at the restaurant, she blurted out that her 17 year old son had just told her he's gay. Surprisingly her husband was fine but she's still in shock. What now?

Wow that's a big one! Lisa ( her close friend in the office) said "Be proud that you've raised someone who actually wants you to know who he is." I thought that was pretty wise. Our office cleaning lady was just complaining to me, she don't know what's wrong with her son. He came home one day after going missing for weeks, with all his arms & legs tattooed. And these days when he talks to her its either asking money for cigarettes or beer! 

Anyway I'm glad Lisa was there, she's the office Dr Phil. She further reminded Rebecca that it's OK that her son is not going to have the life she imagined for him. It might take a minute to let go of her dream & adjust to his reality. But just remember basically he's still the same person he was the day before he shared his sexual orientation. Well said !

We all chipped in our views, all supportive. I thought to myself, what if it happens to my brother? Then I realized, it wouldn't have matter. I'll still love him to bits, like Lisa said he'll still be the same to me, as he was since day 1. I wouldn't have loved him any lesser.