Mommy Vs. L Word
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Mommy Vs. L Word
| Wed, 02-02-2005 - 8:55pm |
I'm wondering what others think this may suggest...
Tonight I invited my Mom to catch a glimpse of what really goes down in the world of Lesbianism...About a month ago I came out to her and so far I've been impressed with how she's handling things.

My mother has never said the "L" word, let alone watched the show !
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I think you're right... I'm being to hard on poor ol' mommy!
So far she is handling things very well IMO!
Don't cross bridges until you get to them. Like Barbara said, that generation is going to be hard to convince that being a lesbian is about alot more than sex.
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Give her time it's all new. I really think that when she becomes confronted with your life, that her views might change when it hits home. For now, the show caused her to react, and those are people who are not real to her. When she really likes your partner, and sees the love first hand; I think her opinion will change with time. For now, count the blessings that she came to be with you and watched the show. Wow. So, don't worry about mom. Stirring the pot was a great way of finding out where she stands. Now you have some control of where you take it next. You could have a family like mine; their only claim to fame is that they have a sister who's gay! woo hoo! lol
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Hey there!
I think you are sooo lucky that your Mom is at least as accepting as she is.
*hugs ~ Caly
You are very lucky to have a mom who is so understanding. I came out to my parents almost two months ago, when my divorce began. It all happened very fast and was forced, definitely not the way I wanted it to happen. My parents have been absolutely incredible, though. I'm sure your mom is still adjusting to finding out you're a lesbian. She's also probably struggling a bit inside to reconcile the difference between who she thought you were and who you really are. I have been talking with my parents about it in bits and pieces, and most of all I have shown them how important Caly is to me. I don't think you did the wrong thing by inviting your mom to watch the L Word with you, but it probably triggered something that she's been thinking about but hasn't come to grips with yet.
I'd look for openings and opportunities to bring up your being gay in a subtle way. Watching the L Word was a good way to introduce her to the community, but I wouldn't be worried or get too upset if she has a similar reaction to something like that in the future. Sounds like it's just gonna take some time, but she'll come around.
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Moms need a little time to adjust to new things in their kids lives. Give her time, it already sounds like you have come farther with her than most would and she seems to be doing better with it than most would! So good luck and keep an open mind to what she thinks also. It is new to her.
mandi
Thanks for everyone's advice.
My Mom watched the last episode of The L Word with my g/f and I.
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