Sunday, May 6, 2007

10 years!


Exactly today, 10 years ago, I told my mom that I was gay.
It all started few days before. She was visiting me in New York, I was living with my ex, and we were just friends. I went out with my mom for shopping, and wanted to get b ack home early, to watch the "Ellen" episode where she came out. It was an incredible experience to watch Ellen say to Laura Dern: "I am gay".
Then, the 6th of May my mother finally asked me if my ex and I had a relationship. I said no, but if she was asking me if I was gay, the answer was YES.
She took it easier than I thought at that moment. So it was kind of a victory... later things would change, but that's another story!
So, 10 years ago, I told my mom I was Gay! Oh, and by the way, it's not just a face... it's not a choice... it is who I am!

4 comments:

Carole Harris said...

congrats on telling your mom! See you on mylot!

Sally said...

Hey! Thanks! It was 10 years ago, but it counts! See you there!

m o s t r i t o said...

i would like to tell my mom the same, but she allready knows it, maybe what i need is to make my mom UNDESTAND that i'm gay.
what do you think?
(my english sucks i hope you undestandme..)

Sally said...

Mostrito:
Give it time. Some will never understand, some should understand right away... but just keep insisting everytime she asks, or the conversation comes up, that yes, you are gay and it is not something that will go away.
Thank you for visiting!