Do We Need To Go There Again?

I have had numerous friends who have been gay and have had difficult and sometimes impossible times coming out to their parents. This can cause many problems some fixable others not. What angers, saddens, and confuses me the most is how the parents; usually fathers are seen and treated. I think its sick for a son to wish his father to hell just for not accepting him. Yes, it's horrible that they are not accepting of you, but it is something that is just as hard for them. You can't hate someone because they aren't 100 percent accepting to you or even if they're not even 1 percent accepting of you. THings might change. You never know. but part of life is knowing that you just have to move on. Do you think there will ever be a chance of him accepting you if you are constantly wishing him to hell. I wouldn't think so. Think about it, and good luck! ~Wes

My father told me several times that he wanted me dead for being gay.
May he be slowly cooking in hell.

My father died hating me for being gay, although I never admitted it to him.
May he be slowly cooking in hell.

My dad died before I was able to deal with my issues and come out to him... it remains one of my greatest life regrets, that he died not really knowing who I am.

Well, at least you ended your relationship with your old man on good terms; even if it took a terrible disease to make it happen. It's still better than nothing at all.

What a wonderful, honest essay on the power of truth and love. Thank you Mr. Bruno!

A wonderful, honest essay on the power of truth. Thank you, Mr. Bruno

I always enjoy reading the My Turn section of Newsweek. The authors are always so open and honest. Thanks for sharing your story, Mr. Bruno.

Wow, beautiful essay. I'm sorry for the loss of your father. Be grateful that you were honest with him & he loved you. Now enjoy the time with your mother, who stood by you when you told her the truth about your sexuality.