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Making a statement
Kelly's not coming to New York with me in June for my little brother's high school graduation. Last night, I asked my mother if it would be okay for her to come with me. Her response?
"I don't think it's an appropriate time to make a statement."
After much clarification and "I'm just concerned for the kids", it became apparent that that meant "no." I suppose I should cut her some slack, because she's only had 7 YEARS to get used to the possibility that I might someday wind up in a committed relationship with another woman.
I really should have followed through on the plan to have her trapped in an elevator with a dozen PFLAG members.
"I don't think it's an appropriate time to make a statement."
After much clarification and "I'm just concerned for the kids", it became apparent that that meant "no." I suppose I should cut her some slack, because she's only had 7 YEARS to get used to the possibility that I might someday wind up in a committed relationship with another woman.
I really should have followed through on the plan to have her trapped in an elevator with a dozen PFLAG members.
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*laugh* it's great that Kelly has a sense of humor. Perhaps she can come down and do other things in the city during the ceremony and you can let your Mother know that you respected her wishes not to bring Kelly to the ceremony but that she should understand that for you to be happy, having your partner with you on large family important weekends makes you happy.
Also you should make sure the present (if you get one) is from both of you. A subtle way of including her (by having her sign the card) without making a big deal which should also show that you're not trying to make a statement but share life experiences with your partner.