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Originally Posted by tohelpafriend
Yes, my daughter dropped the news on me out of the blue in 2002 that she was a lesbian, and felt she had been from high school. I think there's much more to the choice in sexual expression than yielding, like the difference in male/female anatomy.
I did alot of research on the subject, and all the experts agree it has much to do with
not being "born that way", but of the mother/daughter bond and identity. The fallout has been her refusal to see me because my beliefs don't allow it; this has all caused pain, loss of her love and time with her and a shattering of the bond between us. Is that a good thing; I don't think so. I've been attracted to women for who they were, but never could imagine sexuality with one. Studies further prove out long term guilt and chronic illnesses, shortened life in male and female homosexual sexual acts. The sadness and loss of seeing her has brought more pain into my life than anything. My love is unconditional for her; but she is the one who has laid down the terms....all my lifestyle or nothing, Mom. Is that love?
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My mother thought I was gay, and she never accepted that.
She loved me but I never saw that love because I felt the rejection more.
I believe you love your daughter and have tried to be a good mother. But if you don't accept your daughter on her terms, you will probably lose her.
I'm sorry for you both.