[PilotMan]

My son came out to me today as bi. Don't really know how else to start that sentence. My wife is bi. We've talked about what it might be like if our kids were. We're LGBTQ supporters, obviously, and we're super supportive and proud of all things having to do with our kids. Still..it's not something that you'd necessarily say that you would ever be expecting, or expecting to need to process. My wife also said she thinks that he might also still be experimenting and he might not actually be interested in girls at all, but he really doesn't know yet.

Apparently he told his Mom a few weeks ago, then told his little brother when they left on their big trip over Christmas break. Both were like, "ok, no biggie", but for some reason he was very reluctant to tell me. He and I have always had a very close bond. We are like two peas in a pod. He didn't have an easy way to tell me, but I told him it was no biggie too.

I told him that we were always going to be supportive of him, that we only want what's best for him, and best for his happiness. We don't care who he loves, and long as they are worthy of him.

He doesn't want to keep it a secret, but he also doesn't think certain people need to know, so if you're friends on my FB, there's no need to make anything of it, and I don't think anyone would. But my support system is relatively small too, and FOFC has been my home for a great many years, so it's like my place to let down too.

I'll be honest. I grew up sheltered. I was a pretty big homophobe when I was younger. It was the normal thing to be and do. I wasn't a good person about it either and my religious upbringing made sure it was a bad thing. Of course, my marriage, and my wife and my change in perspective have altered a lot of that. I'm a much better person now, and I'm a good Dad. My kids don't need to wonder if I have their back.

But today, I'm working my way though this reality and future and alteration. Just wanted somewhere to share. If those of you who have been through this before want reach out go for it. I'm interested in hearing everyone else's experiences too.