Understanding Gay Family & Friends

It's not unusual to experience a number of emotions after a loved one has come out. You may feel anger, guilt, resentment or fear to mention only a few. Before confronting your gay loved one, write down how him or her being gay makes you feel. Express these feelings on paper. Write in free form without worry of grammar or structure and keep in mind that these thoughts are only for you. Be sure not to share this with your recently out loved one. This exercise is for you to sort through your emotions and thoughts before reacting to the situation.

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