Originally posted by Logan

I know that many parents have negative reactions to the point where they "disown" their kids.
That is the case with a friend of mine. I always knew he was gay -- it was just so obvious. He acted like your typical gay stereotype. But he always denied that he was gay. Finally, this year, he "came out." His parents used to love him because he is such a successful guy -- he gets good grades and everything. But now they barely talk to him. They took away his car. They took away his allowance. All because of who he is, and who he's ALWAYS been. And even after all of that, he is the happiest he's ever been. A big burden was lifted off of his chest and he feels so great. He even has a really cute boyfriend, and he's just so happy. He doesn't regret telling his parents one bit. I think he felt caged before, and now he feels free.