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PARENTING
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[black-and-white photo of a man holding an infant]

New Generation Rising
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"Fathers, let your kids know, even if you don't understand them, that you got their back and will also love them unconditionally."
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Big Rock
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It's You & Me

Unexpectedly I received a letter from my son. Since it's been months since we've held a fruitful conversation. But as I tore through the envelope, something didn't seem right. The writing was off from the first paragraph. I couldn't stop the tears from falling. My boy is getting married and having a kid of his own.

Then outta nowhere, he told me that he loves me and he needs my help. Now I'm spooked! "Dad," he said, "I wanna do the right thing by her & my kid. But I don't love her. I'm in love with someone else who makes me feel alive, who I actually wanna marry! Mom is on board with me following my heart, so is Grandmama. But how you view me & your opinion means the world to me, Dad. You've never lied to me nor abandoned me in my time of need. Therefore, please don't stop loving when you read these words: I'm gay, Dad!!"

At that moment, I felt like I just got shot right in my heart. Once I was able to put my eyes in check, I picked up my pen & pad to reach out and reassure him that if he's in love with someone else than his child's mother, he owes her a reason why! Another thing: regardless of how I may feel, be true to yourself. So if you're in love with another man, you'll never have to worry about that part of your life bearing any weight on our relationship. Even though I don't love it, I love you though!!

I may feel some type of way at times and have my own views about your new community... We may disagree or even agree on some issues. I ask you to continue to be patient with me. Because I wanna give you the respect you desire and deserve, as I show you unconditional love, my son. You're my son, gay or not. I shall always love you unconditionally!!! Dad, your #1 fan!!!

POETRY, PROSE + CONDZ VOL. II

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