Hi YogiCinco - im not sure if ive interpreted the tone of your post correctly but i don't understand why him being gay makes him any less of a model son? And no i don't think teenagers would come out as gay as means of rebelling - i knew a lot of teens who were severely bullied and made to feel dreadful for something that is genetic and not a choice. I can't understand why in the 21st century this still happens. He could well have dated a lot of girls as a way of overcompensating - i also doubt what happened with his stalker turned him gay - as i said its NOT a choice. Also there are plenty of gay men who are masculine and enjoy sports - theres no set 'type.' Theres no reason why should be any less proud of your son, a persons sexuality doesn't define them. I hope in time you're better able to come to terms with this. Check out http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=194&srcid=-2 for more advice and information. I wish you and your son all the best.