I didn’t respond to this before although I read it because it seemed to me that you got it and saw no need for further input. I understand your desire to have a relationship with your father with whom you grew up. You understand that his thoughts and feelings are his business and that what matters is how he BEHAVES with you, that he treats you with respect regardless of his negative thoughts about you being gay or antyhing else he may not like. You understand how important it is to assert yourself with people and to avoid the company of people hurtful to you. All good things, thumbs up!
anita

• This reply was modified 9 years, 2 months ago by tinybuddha.