"I've come to make you better, I've come to take you away"

[amber]

Originally Posted by dissention

Ummm, OJ? Peterson? They're loopier than a box of Fruit Loops.

Any jury that could actually buy the Twinkie Defense should be ashamed of themselves, for they have gone through life without the slightest shred of common sense.

That's why we're so happy out here...

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Jesus, I can't believe people would say such things! Of course it isn't true but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. Hugs Stew and Curtis

Thank you for the cyber-hugs... they're appreciated.

The comments were like a kick in the teeth at the time (as were some of the other comments she made), but I understood she was scared and that I had dropped a pretty big bombshell on her.

At any rate, it's done and over... and just one more part of the journey.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Thank you for the cyber-hugs... they're appreciated.

The comments were like a kick in the teeth at the time (as were some of the other comments she made), but I understood she was scared and that I had dropped a pretty big bombshell on her.

At any rate, it's done and over... and just one more part of the journey.

Friend's mom cried & cried & told him it was all her fault, she must have a "defective gene."

Not a great feeling to have your mom think you're defective. But whatever, he's over it & she supports him & they're very close.

Paula

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by glitter_fades

Was that the airline steward from Canada? Weren't the earliest US cases traced to this guy who flew all over the world having gay sex? I thought he was well traveled in the NYC gay community during the 70's. He died in the 80's after infecting thousands of partners.

Yes, I believe we are talking about the same person.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by skcin

Friend's mom cried & cried & told him it was all her fault, she must have a "defective gene."

Not a great feeling to have your mom think you're defective. But whatever, he's over it & she supports him & they're very close.

Someday, coming out to one's parents won't be a painful experience.

No kid will ever again have to hear their mother cry, "what did I do wrong? -- this is all my fault, isn't it?"
Or watch as their father storms off, slamming the door behind himself -- figuratively and literally.

But then, I suppose it can be argued that it's all a necessary part of the process... after all, there's no growth in life without some struggle.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

Someday, coming out to one's parents won't be a painful experience.

No kid will ever again have to hear their mother cry, "what did I do wrong? -- this is all my fault, isn't it?"
Or watch as their father storms off, slamming the door behind himself -- figuratively and literally.

But then, I suppose it can be argued that it's all a necessary part of the process... after all, there's no growth in life without some struggle.

My friend that died of AIDS last year was ignored by his family. Wouldn't even go to his wake or his funeral. I called them to tell them when it was and where it was, and they said they didn't feel the need to celebrate the life of a sinner and that I was a heathen for participating in such "evil." Three months after he died, I got a call from his mother telling me that they had gone through the attic and they had "all the faggot's ****" if I wanted it. Can you imagine dying in agony and being positively despised by your family? It just goes to show that there is true evil in this world, but most definitely not the evil his family was talking about.

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by dissention

My friend that died of AIDS last year was ignored by his family. Wouldn't even go to his wake or his funeral. I called them to tell them when it was and where it was, and they said they didn't feel the need to celebrate the life of a sinner and that I was a heathen for participating in such "evil." Three months after he died, I got a call from his mother telling me that they had gone through the attic and they had "all the faggot's ****" if I wanted it. Can you imagine dying in agony and being positively despised by your family? It just goes to show that there is true evil in this world, but most definitely not the evil his family was talking about.

The way some people act defies all comprehension. How hateful must you be to ostracize your OWN child, especially on their death bed, and then to continue showing absolutely no remorse after they've died?

I wouldn't want any part of whatever "God" they believe in.

[skcin]

Sometimes tha hate people have in their hearts not only saddens me, it scares me.

Paula

[diamondsnake]

Originally Posted by dissention

I got a call from his mother telling me that they had gone through the attic and they had "all the faggot's ****" if I wanted it. ].

Oh that is terrible. I cannot beleive someone's Mother could say those things, let alone about their late son. If I were you I would have ripped into that woman and told her exactly what a pig she was.

...That is just unbeleivable because in my experience the love between a Mother and child is so strong I can't imagine something like that happening.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

Oh that is terrible. I cannot beleive someone's Mother could say those things, let alone about their late son. If I were you I would have ripped into that woman and told her exactly what a pig she was.

Well, I wanted to get his stuff out of there. It was around Christmas time and I sent her a lump of coal with a note that said "If you ever have heart problems, here's a replacement." Never heard back, thankfully. His sister called me a couple of months ago to apologize over her disgusting behavior, but I couldn't even convince her to visit her brothers grave so she's just as much of a piece of **** in my eyes.

[macfanken]

Originally Posted by dissention

My friend that died of AIDS last year was ignored by his family. Wouldn't even go to his wake or his funeral. I called them to tell them when it was and where it was, and they said they didn't feel the need to celebrate the life of a sinner and that I was a heathen for participating in such "evil." Three months after he died, I got a call from his mother telling me that they had gone through the attic and they had "all the faggot's ****" if I wanted it. Can you imagine dying in agony and being positively despised by your family? It just goes to show that there is true evil in this world, but most definitely not the evil his family was talking about.

Sorry about your friend, what a sad story. I really don't understand this kind of thinking.

-Ken

[amber]

Originally Posted by dissention

Well, I wanted to get his stuff out of there. It was around Christmas time and I sent her a lump of coal with a note that said "If you ever have heart problems, here's a replacement." Never heard back, thankfully. His sister called me a couple of months ago to apologize over her disgusting behavior, but I couldn't even convince her to visit her brothers grave so she's just as much of a piece of **** in my eyes.

- i can't believe you sent her that! (that, of course, is the part i'm laughing at, not the bitch sister part)

[Nicks Fan]

This song is special to me because it brought a special girl into my life. I work in a bookstore and fell instantly head over heels in love with one very beautiful young woman named Kataryzna. We have a stero system at work and I was shy about playing my music because at the time I didn't know if we were aloud to play our own music. One day I was sick of listening to everyone else's choices of music that I decided to put on a mixed cd of Stevie Nicks tunes. Touched By An Angel is the 10 track on the Cd and when I played it two female employee's (she was one of them) instantly were wanting to know the name of the singer and the song. She kept asking me to play this song for her as she thought was so amazing. Gradually I made Kataryzna not only a fan of SN and Fm (She thinks LB is very hot!) but my girlfriend as well. We have been together almost three years. She is currently
teaching in Korea and when she returns I plan to ask her to marry me !!! She has made so happy!!! Amazing how the power of music can bring people together.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Nicks Fan

This song is special to me because it brought a special girl into my life. I work in a bookstore and fell instantly head over heels in love with one very beautiful young woman named Kataryzna. We have a stero system at work and I was shy about playing my music because at the time I didn't know if we were aloud to play our own music. One day I was sick of listening to everyone else's choices of music that I decided to put on a mixed cd of Stevie Nicks tunes. Touched By An Angel is the 10 track on the Cd and when I played it two female employee's (she was one of them) instantly were wanting to know the name of the singer and the song. She kept asking me to play this song for her as she thought was so amazing. Gradually I made Kataryzna not only a fan of SN and Fm (She thinks LB is very hot!) but my girlfriend as well. We have been together almost three years. She is currently
teaching in Korea and when she returns I plan to ask her to marry me !!! She has made so happy!!! Amazing how the power of music can bring people together.

That is an INCREDIBLE story - I am elated for you and her - how romantic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WednesdaysChild]

Bumping this waaaaay up...

I was listening to it last night...and originally I thought it was about the Mac reuniting...but also about meeting Matthew Anderson again after all that time had passed, and Robin was the angel watching over them. Okay, just my random thought.