tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599856046152538442.post2138645070256093460..comments2024-03-18T04:57:55.129-07:00Comments on On Being a Gay Parent: "She'd Kill Me": The Fear of Death Among Gay DadsBrett Webb-Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028667599395619358noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599856046152538442.post-72988733477601640692011-01-29T19:43:19.952-08:002011-01-29T19:43:19.952-08:00The fear of "violence" in leaving a marr...The fear of "violence" in leaving a marriage in order to live honestly is stunning.<br /><br />I've heard it often, sad to say.<br /><br />BBrett Webb-Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13028667599395619358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599856046152538442.post-84045987565918732132011-01-27T12:35:27.762-08:002011-01-27T12:35:27.762-08:00I remember how frightened I was being in the close...I remember how frightened I was being in the closet. It wasn't until my kids had graduated college and were no longer at home that I began to feel the oppressive coldness around my heart. It got to the point where hiding my gayness was no longer an option. Did she want a divorce, not a first. But coming out felt like a warm summer day after a very very long winter. <br /><br />I hope your friend finds the courage (and it does take courage).manxxmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356862387136173023noreply@blogger.com