COMING OUT TO CHRISTIAN PARENTS

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jsta43catrocks
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WOW!!! Laughing out loud Laughing out loud Laughing out loud Laughing out loud Laughing out loud

How LUCKY you are to have parents who are there for you as you go through your journey!!!

My prediction was right in that I'd thought your parents would support you.

I wish I lived in Australia so I could see and hug y'all.

Jeff(rey)

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Great to have you back again Jeff Laughing out loud , very sad to hear about your folks but awesome your Mum took interest and supported you in every way. We are always here for you and everyone about Wink

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jsta43catrocks
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Thanks.
It seems weird to have someone else awake at this hour.
It's after midnight over here in America.

(I'm listening to the baseball game. Our Cleveland Indians are playing on the West Coast, so due to the time zones, it started at 10:00 p.m.; hence, I'm currently wide awake.)

Jeff(rey)

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Thats right, your baseball is like our aussie rugby league......WE LOVEEEE ITTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing out loud

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I just put a link to your story Ben on my facebook page.

this is one way we can let more people know about freedom 2 b[e] and the important work we do.

Hope you dont mind. As all posts on this site are visible on the net I didn't think it would be a problem.

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put this on page one

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Wow...great to see this being brought up again.

Just an update: My parents are so amazing and supportive now. They have an amazing understanding of sexual orientation and are very loving of me.

It was a journey for them, as it was for me. It took alot of patience, grace and me teaching them for things to move forward. Don't give up on your parents!!

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Your Mum and Dad are amazing and as they have shared in our meetings the journey has brought so many blessings into their lives.

Moving from perceived anti-gay to now being advocates is quite a shift in a short space of time.

they are an inspiration as you are Ben.

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Agreed! Awesome awesome story Smile

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I'd never seen this thread before it got reposted.
I got to cry over Ben's story all over again!! tears because it touches my own situation- and because Ben and his parents are such wonderful people. God's grace in action!
Ian

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Yes it really is inspirational, healing stuff and we're so privileged to witness this. Thanks Ben. You are a remarkable young man and I hope we meet some day.

Blessings,

Ann Maree

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IanJ wrote:

I'd never seen this thread before it got reposted.
I got to cry over Ben's story all over again!! tears because it touches my own situation- and because Ben and his parents are such wonderful people. God's grace in action!
Ian


lots of amazing stories......locked away on this forum.......just too many now to keep a track of

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your story is such an encouragement! brought me to tears just reading your letter and reading your parent's responds. amazing Smile

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Hi r.j.lee90

Welcome to f2b! I really like the scripture you've included there. Ben really is an inspiration to so many. Glad you enjoyed his letter and parents' response.

Hope to hear more from you including your own story.

Blessings,

Ann Maree

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I'd like to add my welcome r.j.lee90

thanks for popping in.

how did you find us?

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"My morality and faith are choices - my sexual orientation however isn't' "

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I've just come across this post. There are some tips for anyone considering coming out on this page:

http://www.gaycounselling.net/coming-out.php

I hope these are helpful.

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