A Mom Remembers Her Daughter Coming Out
by Veronica Tanner
My daughter felt that she had to move away from home because she was so afraid that I would disown her because she is gay.
After living in Arizona for about a year, she called me to tell me that she is a lesbian. I had a hunch but I wanted her to tell me. She asked if I hated her.
I asked her why she thought that I would hate her. I told her that "it's not what you are, it's who you are. You are my daughter and nothing will change that."
I have supported her through her good times as well as her bad times. She has been harassed at her work place as well as with some friends. I feel for those who have to go through this alone.
Parents, please love your child no matter what.