Making a statement

[blinker]

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.

Comments

[slinkr.livejournal.com]

This is some good food for thought. I think I handle these things much better when my siblings aren't involved. I get really protective of them because I know that they're growing up in a dysfunctional environment and I don't want to contribute to it.

[lcohen]

wouldn't seeing you overcome it and refuse to buy into it send a very positive message, though?