( Call us if you’d like help to find a trained marriage therapist.) Also, make sure you and your spouse are on the same page. Care for your own heartīefore moving ahead, surround yourself with support - a pastor, a licensed counselor, a mentor, or a small group of understanding friends. Do your part to interact well and reflect Christ’s character, and let that be what guides your approach. Agree with him that you’ll both do your best to stay away from hurtful attitudes and actions going forward. As with all interpersonal interactions, you can only control your choices and behavior, not the other individual’s.
Ask for forgiveness and the chance to start over. So, how should you respond to what your son told you? Respectfully and in as cool-headed and non-reactive a way possible.īut don’t panic if you and your son have already had a blow-up with each other. You’re wise to ask for input about how to handle things, and we’ll cover several thoughts here: The emotions you’re experiencing are understandable reactions of a concerned and loving parent. Before we say anything else, know that our hearts go out to you in the pain and confusion of hearing your teen son tell you that he’s gay.
