How would you cope if your son decided to come out and reveal he was gay? Would you welcome him with open arms, hugs, and kisses while telling him how much you love him and support him? Or would you find yourself in an emotional tailspin, where you cry, are upset, angry, or completely confused by his revelation?
Even if you are elated by his coming out, you could still experience conflicting emotions. This is completely normal. It does not mean you did anything wrong or that you are bad parents. It simply means you are struggling with your emotions.
You could even be experiencing grief. Grief can occur in this situation because you have lost something by your son declaring he is gay. For instance, it could be the image you had of your son getting married and having children with his wife someday.
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