So, I came out to my mom (as gay and atheist) about 2 weeks ago, and at first she cried a little bit, then tried to tell me how wrong it was, but i made it clear that I didn't think there was anything wrong with it. For the next few days she tried to get the evil spirits out of me (she's a pretty devout Christian). After she realized it wasn't working, she stopped talking to me altogether. So now it has been over 2 weeks since I have had a normal conversation with her. She won't talk to me, she won't look at me. If she needs something done, she always calls my brother to do it. I almost feel like my mother died without saying goodbye. Yesterday she snapped at me, and I snapped back out of frustration at this whole thing. My friend saw her at the store and mentioned that she sounded depressed. Is this a normal progression through acceptance? What can I do to speed things up, or direct them toward where they need to go between us? Thanks in advanced
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Re:This has to stop...
Date: 2008/03/23 12:17
By: Psykonaught
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Hey man, I don't think there is much you can do, except wait for her to come to her senses and realise that she can't change your sexuality and that you are her son.
Personally I would like to think that a parent can deal with this on the basis of love (which should be backed by being devoutly Christian, considering christ (supposedly) = love). You are going to have to let her come to terms with it in her own way. Don't try to force her, but do try to talk to her if you feel you can.
Hope this helps a bit.
Peace. Look! A Contortionist made of glass!
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