Dear Amy: Any advice on how to be supportive without stirring the pot?
Two of us are gay.No one talked about it, it was just assumed he’d figure it out and it wouldn’t be a big deal.Two years ago, when he was16, he started growing and dyeing his hair and wearing nail polish, but still referred to himself as a “he.” We assumed he was either doing the teenager thing or was about to tell us he was gay.
The way to be supportive is to greet Ash with enthusiasm and treat them with an attitude of friendship and respect at this gathering. If being kind, friendly, and compassionate toward a young family member is “stirring the pot” in your family, then Ash might be experiencing abuse – at home or elsewhere.
I hope you will make sure that Ash knows about the Trevor Project ; they offer 24/7 support through a chat function .I recently bought a modest second home that has two bedrooms and two bathrooms.My problem is that if more than one person or couple visits at the same time I have only a couch or an air mattress to offer.Should I offer my bedroom to the female guest? We’re all in our late 50s/early 60s, so it’s not like we’re used to crashing on the couch.
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