Baby Steps...

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Registered: 11-16-2005
Baby Steps...
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Wed, 01-04-2006 - 2:31pm

I got some good news during my visit with my parents last week. No one in my family knew that I'm a lesbian except my parents when I got divorced last year. I have a very small family, so it's not like I was in the closet to many people. But, my only aunt and uncle and cousins (on my dad's side) didn't know and I'm decently close to them. My dad and his sis keep in touch regularly. She kept asking him if I'd started dating. He asked me what he should tell her. I finally decided to have him tell her the truth. The kicker is that she and my uncle are ULTRA conservative, as are my cousins. They're big time southern Republicans and have pretty strong opinions about homosexuality. I was somewhat anxious about how they would respond.


My dad finally told her, and she took it well. He said it was a natural part of the conversation, not a big announcement. She said she hoped I would be happy. I don't know how my uncle reacted. I'm sure not as well. She gave me a nice Christmas card, told me she loved me and to please contact her sometime. Then I spoke to her on the phone on New Year's Eve, and she was very sweet. So, that makes me feel really good. In the big scheme of things, however, I'm sure my sexual orientation pales in comparison to the major problems her immediate family is going through.


On a related note, Caly's mom is really coming around. She sent us a cute animated snowman for our apartment, and she knitted my DDs bedroom slippers. They are really cute! She also sent Caly some extra money to spend on our apartment. It's so nice to know that even if she still doesn't approve of our relationship, she accepts it.


With each success, I feel increasingly more

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Registered: 01-30-2005
In reply to: cl_ting_tn
Wed, 01-04-2006 - 8:04pm

Ting,


That is great news about yours and Caly's family!

Carol,  In love with the most beautiful woman in the world.

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Registered: 01-09-2005
In reply to: cl_ting_tn
Wed, 01-04-2006 - 9:38pm

Sounds Like a very positive step forward,


Congrats,


Lea

 

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Registered: 02-01-2005
In reply to: cl_ting_tn
Thu, 01-05-2006 - 7:25am

Baby,


Anybody that knows you can't help but Love you,

 *Hugs ~  Caly

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Registered: 11-16-2005
In reply to: cl_ting_tn
Thu, 01-05-2006 - 9:22am

Thanks, Kacey!


We are moving, little by little. On Saturday we are moving all of the big furniture from my apartment. We've moved the lighter pieces already. I still have a month on my lease, so we can take our time getting the rest of the stuff out, although I'd like to get it done sooner rather than later. We are staying at the new place full-time now, though, which is nice. And the dog is finally

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Registered: 11-16-2005
In reply to: cl_ting_tn
Thu, 01-05-2006 - 12:54pm

Thanks for your support, Lea.


How are things with you?


Hugs...


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Registered: 11-16-2005
In reply to: cl_ting_tn
Thu, 01-05-2006 - 12:55pm

Awwww, thank you Sweetheart. I love you too!


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Registered: 02-04-2005
In reply to: cl_ting_tn
Mon, 01-09-2006 - 12:11pm
(((((((((( Ting )))))))))) To bad we are not there to celebrate! That is alot of good news and I am sure some stress relief on your relationship. Caly's Mom did a sweet things knitting slippers for your DD's.
I am hapy for you all in this new step forward in your relationship.
P.S. I AM FINALLY ABLE TO GET ON LINE AGAIN as you can see, lol.
Hugs,
Laurie
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Registered: 11-16-2005
In reply to: cl_ting_tn
Mon, 01-09-2006 - 2:19pm

So glad you're back online Laurie. I was hoping everything was ok. Hope Sheila feels better soon.


Take care of you too! Hugs!


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Registered: 02-04-2005
In reply to: cl_ting_tn
Mon, 01-09-2006 - 2:40pm
Thanks ting!
Hugs,
Laurie
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Registered: 11-29-2004
In reply to: cl_ting_tn
Thu, 01-12-2006 - 9:04am

Awww Ting, the baby steps seem gigantic to me.

hugs

halo

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