How not to react when your son comes out as gay

[WillParkinson]

How not to react when your son comes out as gay

Warning: This article contains strong language and potentially disturbing content.

Same-sex marriage is enshrined in law in 19 states, another 21 have banned discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation; the fight for equal rights is slowly being won. But that doesn’t mean it’s not without it’s challenges.

A video has been uploaded to YouTube that shows the ignorance and hostility still faced by many LGBTQ young people across the country today. In it, “Daniel” is in the process of coming out to his family. The tone quickly shifts from disappointment to outright hostility: In the space of 5 minutes and 10 seconds, his family’s message transforms from “I love you” to “you’re full of shit!”

At 3:45 mark it even comes to blows, as Daniel is apparently assaulted.

http://www.dailydot.com/lifestyle/daniel-gay-video/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=main

[meegbear]

1. Just posted in on the Videos page ...

Damn!

[theHandpuppet]

2. This is the unfortunate reality for thousands of gay youth.

Which is another reason we must support those organizations that provide shelter and support for the LGBT victims of family abuse, many of whom are left homeless.

[Fearless]

3. There was a GoFundMe profile set up for the young man

And it's currently raised over 40k in one day to help him get on his feet on his own...

While some parts of humanity seem to set ever more new lows... Sometimes, some can set new highs too.

http://www.gofundme.com/dnoqgg