My son came out as gay and I'm so proud of him, but I'm also secretly mourning the traditional wedding and grandchildren I always imagined, and I hate myself for feeling this way.
More people experience this than they realize.
Loving parents can simultaneously celebrate their child's authenticity while mourning specific dreams that authenticity changes.
“Where Are You with Disenfranchised grief — when loss isn't recognized?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.