My son came out to me six months ago and I thought I handled it well, but lately I can tell he's watching me carefully, like he's waiting for me to mess up or say the wrong thing. I want to show him nothing has changed between us, but everything feels different and I don't know if that's my fear or his.
More people experience this than they realize.
Love remains constant while the language for expressing it must be learned anew, creating a tender space where both people are performing acceptance rather than living it.
“Where Are You with Parent–Child Love?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.