Dear Christine…

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This man may deserve to win “Grandfather Of The Year.”

In this incredible letter, a grandfather passionately addresses his daughter’s decision to kick her gay son out of the house after he decided to come out of the closet. Though we don’t have the full details surrounding the incident, the grandfather tells his daughter that “kicking Chad out of your home simply because he told you he was gay is the real ‘abomination’ here. A parent disowning her child is what goes ‘against nature.'”

As more young people feel comfortable enough to identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), an increasing amount of extraordinary letters such as these from supportive family members have been appearing on social media.

In wake of his daughter’s apparent disavowal of her gay son, this grandfather seems to be stepping up to the plate when it comes to his care and well-being: “He was born this way and didn’t choose it more than he being left-handed. You, however, have made a choice of being hateful, narrow-minded and backward. So while we are in the business of disowning children, I think I’ll take this moment to say goodbye to you. I now have a fabulous (as the gay {sic] put it) grandson to raise…”

Check out the rest of this beautiful and inspiring letter, which first appeared here at FCKH8.com’s Facebook page, above.

About Joe

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I began my life in the South and for five years lived as a closeted teacher, but am now making a new life for myself as an oral historian in New England. I think my life will work out the way it was always meant to be. That doesn't mean there won't be ups and downs; that's all part of life. It means I just have to be patient. I feel like October 7, 2015 is my new birthday. It's a beginning filled with great hope. It's a second chance to live my life…not anyone else's. My profile picture is "David and Me," 2001 painting by artist Steve Walker. It happens to be one of my favorite modern gay art pieces. View all posts by Joe

One response to “Dear Christine…

  • Louisa May Alcatt's avatar louisamayalcatt

    while we agree with the grandfather’s support for his grandson, maybe he is being a little harsh on the daughter. we are by no means agreeing with her decision to disown the son, and we agree that is the abomination here. She needs help understanding her action and learning how to love her son for who he is. let’s hope they all reunite and evolve into a loving, supporting relationship, LMA

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