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archiemo
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:12 AM Original message |
My brother came out to me last week and I was heartbroken... |
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WilliamPitt
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:12 AM Response to Original message |
1. (((HUG))) |
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theFrankFactor
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Thu Apr-29-10 07:20 PM Response to Reply #1 |
81. +1 |
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SusanaMontana41
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Thu Apr-29-10 10:58 PM Response to Reply #81 |
96. What a lucky guy to have you as his sister. |
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KansasVoter
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
2. +1.....what a neat story! |
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supernova
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:17 AM Response to Original message |
3. Aww, hugs to your brother and you |
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DURHAM D
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
4. Speaking from personal experience - |
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seabeyond
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:13 AM Response to Reply #4 |
32. wrong place. nt |
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MadMaddie
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Thu Apr-29-10 12:00 PM Response to Reply #4 |
45. Ditto! |
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Duval
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Thu Apr-29-10 01:51 PM Response to Reply #4 |
53. This is so true! |
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msongs
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
5. hope he's not in our military defending the nation against...foreign bigots lol nt |
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babylonsister
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
6. Nice! I'm sure he's glad he confided in you and wishes he'd done |
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
7. It's understandable though. I know people who have come out to their families and were disowned, |
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:19 AM Response to Original message |
8. What comfort you gave to him ~ :Hugs for both of you |
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Dappleganger
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:21 AM Response to Original message |
9. I'm glad things turned out well. |
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proudohioan
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:22 AM Response to Original message |
10. Here's ((HUGS)) to you both.... |
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xchrom
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
11. Recommend |
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LiberalAndProud
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
12. Good for you. |
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sinkingfeeling
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
13. Absolutely perfect! |
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olegramps
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:25 AM Response to Original message |
14. I am glad that you were there for your brother. |
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Not Me
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:32 AM Response to Original message |
15. Nice. |
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Junkie Brewster
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
16. That's got to be tough |
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jotsy
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:39 AM Response to Original message |
17. I'm sibling to four people I don't even know how to get a hold of anymore. |
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Left coast liberal
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:41 AM Response to Original message |
18. Now, THAT is what real family looks like. :-) |
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TorchTheWitch
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:41 AM Response to Original message |
19. were you surprised? |
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archiemo
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:55 AM Response to Reply #19 |
27. I actually was. |
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TorchTheWitch
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Thu Apr-29-10 10:17 AM Response to Reply #27 |
29. I could see how the marriage and kids would have been confusing |
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AnArmyVeteran
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:58 AM Response to Reply #27 |
43. I bet you will always remember the day of 'his talk' and treat it as 'independence day'. |
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mainer
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
20. This has happened to me several times, with friends and family |
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AllyCat
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:46 AM Response to Original message |
21. What a relief for him to know you are there for him. |
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archiemo
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:51 AM Response to Reply #21 |
25. No, I haven't but will take a look! |
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monmouth
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
22. I love stories like this. I'm glad for him and his one less struggle..n/t |
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
23. Congrats to your brother for finally taking that step. |
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
24. I thought you were going to say that he was a winger |
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southernyankeebelle
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
26. Good for you. It is sad that this man had to hide in the closet. I am sure his children will |
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Thu Apr-29-10 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
28. What a nice sister you are! |
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Soylent Brice
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Thu Apr-29-10 10:57 AM Response to Original message |
30. good job sis!! |
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fascisthunter
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
31. I Don't Blame folks for Feeling Scared or Ashamed to Come Out |
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seabeyond
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
33. *sigh* hubby's family, two brothers gay, came out 16 yrs ago |
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Divine Discontent
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Thu Apr-29-10 04:08 PM Response to Reply #33 |
66. interesting POV, thanks for the input! |
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:15 AM Response to Original message |
34. Good. It's very important to give full support to anyone coming out. |
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Richard D
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
35. I was terrified from the title of the post . . . |
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SocialistLez
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Thu Apr-29-10 12:45 PM Response to Reply #35 |
47. I thought that for a minute. That would break any decent person's heart. NT |
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archiemo
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Thu Apr-29-10 01:54 PM Response to Reply #35 |
54. Gay..no problem....Republican...HUGE PROBLEM!!! |
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caty
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Thu Apr-29-10 01:56 PM Response to Reply #54 |
55. Rethug? |
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AlbertCat
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
36. How lucky he is! |
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whathehell
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Thu Apr-29-10 06:32 PM Response to Reply #36 |
76. Maybe, but in case like this, how do you think the "unloved" wife feels? |
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eagertolearn
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Thu Apr-29-10 07:22 PM Response to Reply #76 |
82. Yes I'm pretty sure my grandfather may have been attracted to men. |
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Deep13
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
37. Good for you. nt |
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poverlay
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
38. I'm happy for him. That's as it should be... n/t |
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tallahasseedem
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
39. What a brave soul... |
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AnArmyVeteran
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
40. Good for you and your brother! |
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glinda
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
41. Rally support around him and hug him tight.... |
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Tailormyst
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
42. It's scary to tell anyone |
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MadMaddie
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Thu Apr-29-10 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
44. Thank you for being a loving and supporting sibling. |
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CLANG
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Thu Apr-29-10 12:34 PM Response to Original message |
46. AWE-FN-SOME!!! |
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tpsbmam
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Thu Apr-29-10 01:09 PM Response to Original message |
48. Have to tell you the best coming out story I've heard yet..... |
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nickinSTL
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Thu Apr-29-10 06:20 PM Response to Reply #48 |
75. LOL! that's great! |
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ckimmy57
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Thu Apr-29-10 08:19 PM Response to Reply #75 |
86. OMG |
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myrna minx
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Thu Apr-29-10 01:11 PM Response to Original message |
49. A *hug* to you and your brother. |
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liberation
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Thu Apr-29-10 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
50. This is what humanity is all about: loving someone for who they are, not for who we want them to be. |
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Rex
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Thu Apr-29-10 01:38 PM Response to Original message |
51. You are an awesome sister! |
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Touchdown
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Thu Apr-29-10 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
52. Congrats to your brother, and a big hug to you. |
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Toasterlad
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Thu Apr-29-10 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
56. Awesome. Coming Out Later In Life Takes Amazing Courage. |
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lovemydog
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Thu Apr-29-10 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
57. beautiful |
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sellitman
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Thu Apr-29-10 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
58. Why is it DU attracts such great people? |
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cliffordu
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Thu Apr-29-10 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
59. K&R. You're the best. |
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ChickMagic
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Thu Apr-29-10 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
60. Big hugs to you both |
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political_Dem
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Thu Apr-29-10 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
61. I am very glad it happened. I wish you all a lot of luck embarking on this new ground. |
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BrklynLiberal
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Thu Apr-29-10 02:56 PM Response to Original message |
62. You and your brother are very lucky to have each other.... |
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cherokeeprogressive
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Thu Apr-29-10 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
63. Good for you! I went through the same thing with my daughter. |
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handmade34
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Thu Apr-29-10 03:43 PM Response to Original message |
64. hug your brother for me |
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Divine Discontent
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Thu Apr-29-10 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
65. my brother was very loving to me also... I'm so glad you were the same!!!! |
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tbyg52
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Thu Apr-29-10 04:15 PM Response to Original message |
67. Best wishes to your brother! |
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unabelladonna
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Thu Apr-29-10 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
68. when will the day finally come |
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dixiegrrrrl
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Thu Apr-29-10 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
69. I went thru same thing with my dear brother. |
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JitterbugPerfume
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Thu Apr-29-10 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
70. ((hug)) |
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npk
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Thu Apr-29-10 05:04 PM Response to Original message |
71. Good for your brother |
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KansasVoter
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Thu Apr-29-10 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
72. Your brother is a lucky guy! |
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Thu Apr-29-10 08:11 PM Response to Reply #72 |
85. +1 |
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Thu Apr-29-10 05:48 PM Response to Original message |
73. Best you can do is lots of hugs and support... |
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defendandprotect
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Thu Apr-29-10 06:02 PM Response to Original message |
74. Wonderful --- and how sad that religious teachings could so destroy families in the past!! |
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MindandSoul
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Thu Apr-29-10 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
77. I'm so glad you received this news with love and understanding! |
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jennied
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Thu Apr-29-10 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
78. *tearyeyed* |
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Politicub
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Thu Apr-29-10 07:03 PM Response to Original message |
79. Hugs to you :) |
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Saphire
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Thu Apr-29-10 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
80. Same here...only 30 years ago. My sister asked much the same |
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Lisa0825
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Thu Apr-29-10 08:05 PM Response to Original message |
83. (((((((BIG HUGS)))))))) to you and your brother. I am glad he has you :-) nt |
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Thu Apr-29-10 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
84. awww--hugs to both of you...! |
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DeSwiss
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Thu Apr-29-10 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
87. Words just won't do..... |
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
88. He is lucky to have a sibling that is accepting.... |
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sheldon
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:17 PM Response to Original message |
89. I hope he finds peace and happiness. |
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NorthCarolina
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
90. Good On You! |
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Taverner
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
91. It's cool |
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tblue
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:57 PM Response to Original message |
92. Oh man! That is so great -- that you have each other! |
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Thu Apr-29-10 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
93. When my brother came out, I was the only sibling that supported him |
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archiemo
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Sat May-01-10 09:03 PM Response to Reply #93 |
111. Good for you! |
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MrsBrady
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Thu Apr-29-10 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
94. you are a good sister n/t |
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bertman
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Thu Apr-29-10 10:32 PM Response to Original message |
95. Recommend. nt |
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Fri Apr-30-10 01:21 AM Response to Original message |
97. Good for you, |
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Rhiannon12866
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Fri Apr-30-10 01:55 AM Response to Original message |
98. K&R. What a heartwarming story... |
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AnotherDreamWeaver
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Fri Apr-30-10 01:57 AM Response to Original message |
99. Welcome to DU and I wish your brother well |
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Mojeoux
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Fri Apr-30-10 02:33 AM Response to Original message |
100. God Bless you Both |
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EFerrari
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Fri Apr-30-10 02:34 AM Response to Original message |
101. Happy for both of you. |
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Fri Apr-30-10 04:11 AM Response to Original message |
102. I couldn't be more proud of you. Family supports family. Love you. K/R! |
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Fri Apr-30-10 04:44 AM Response to Original message |
103. My nephew is gay, has been with his partner almost 20 years. |
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Fri Apr-30-10 06:01 AM Response to Original message |
104. Oh, what a relief for him. |
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Fri Apr-30-10 06:02 AM Response to Original message |
105. Same thing happened with my brother and me. |
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Fri Apr-30-10 06:05 AM Response to Original message |
106. For family love and support |
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PinkFloyd
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Fri Apr-30-10 06:07 AM Response to Original message |
107. You're a good sister. I hope everything works out for him. /nt |
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Fri Apr-30-10 06:56 AM Response to Original message |
108. That's a beautiful exmple of how love is supposed to work |
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Sat May-01-10 11:30 AM Response to Original message |
109. Coming out later in life |
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cbayer
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Sat May-01-10 11:38 AM Response to Reply #109 |
110. Welcome to DU, writergabriel! |
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