Should I or shouldn't I tell them?

[1Lord1Faith]

… is a seriously annoying stereotype.

I knew that when I wrote it, I am not very smooth. I thought a personal experience would be a good way to help say what I wanted to say. Maybe not, eh?

I just wanted to know how obvious, if any, his SSA was to other people. I know it’s not clear to people (most?) of the time. My uncle told me, “If you can’t tell, don’t ask.” as opposed to Clinton’s - don’t ask don’t tell

 

[Prodigal_Son]

No worries, 1Lord! I ain’t that smooth all the time, either, that’s for sure.

 

[Gertabelle]

Joe1:

Part of me thinks mostly that they will be loving and accepting, the other part thinks that they will accept me but keep their distant and maybe even exempt me from doing some things in the Catholic youth ministry.

I don’t think they would keep their distance from you, but they may well feel uncomfortable and not want to talk more about it. I’ve had that reaction a lot, from my family. But I think peers would be likely – if they’re loving – to just be chill about the whole thing. I think teens and twenty-somethings would help you have a healthier attitude than older people, most likely, so long as they didn’t suggest that you go find a man to marry.

LOL!

I would think an older person like you, Prodigal, or me (who lived as a lesbian for ten years, long ago), could help Joe1 with our unconditional love and support. We’re not his peers in age, of course.

@Joe1 If you lived near me, love, you’d be a welcome friend of our family. I pray you find the love and support of God through members of your community! And remember that you are so much more than your sexuality!

 

[Prodigal_Son]

I would think an older person like you, Prodigal, or me (who lived as a lesbian for ten years, long ago), could help Joe1 with our unconditional love and support.

Well, I agree about us!

I would just reiterate what Gertabelle said, Joe. If there is anything I can do to be of assistance, let me know.

 

[theCardinalbird]

Thanks I’ll remember that!

 

[theCardinalbird]

Thanks a lot as well. Your guidance shows how much you care about me, and I am grateful!!