Hi Ian,

That is a really good point, in fact one I said to my mum several times, how happy my son was now that he had come out to us. I also said yes it was all a shock etc at the time but we are all ok and happy now. As you say, I think if people know that even though it is a shock to them and have them reeling it takes the sting out of it a bit if they know you are happy and comfortable with who you are.

In fact I personally think all the LGBT people who have come to a place where they are happy and comfortable with who they are, are ahead of the rest of us, most people are still sorting that one out.

Thought I would do a bit of an update.

I was recently in Port Macquarie for a photographic convention, my husband’s family live down there so I was able to catch up with them. My husband was unable to go this time.

While I was there I told several of them that my son (Mr Summit) was gay. They are all Christians and all took it well. I had no intentions of getting into any scriptural debate which I think they knew, but for them Mr Summit is still the same person, so all is good. Also told a friend, getting good at this and why not I’m just as proud of my son as I was before.