tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post2993537864368933605..comments2023-08-25T08:48:01.101-04:00Comments on The Pagan Sphinx: Telling VoVo - Part OneAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17296223961815248113noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-11985741783274081202008-07-14T13:26:00.000-04:002008-07-14T13:26:00.000-04:00jcf: I see what you mean now about it not going w...jcf: I see what you mean now about it not going well. As you said in your post, it sounds like it didn't <BR/>"take". But I hope that means that he needs time to let it settle. I wish you the best. Thanks for coming back to let me know how I could find out more about your story. It's important to me to know what others are experiencing in this regard. Makes me feel less alone.<BR/><BR/>Peace to you, jcf.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296223961815248113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-90692350863461524082008-07-14T00:35:00.000-04:002008-07-14T00:35:00.000-04:00Thank you for your kind thoughts, PS.For any & all...Thank you for your kind thoughts, PS.<BR/><BR/>For any & all here burning w/ curiosity, a version of <I>The Strange Event</I> (my coming out to my dad) is <A HREF="http://thekittenboard.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=412039#412039" REL="nofollow">here</A> (where I am known as "Gatito Grande")Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-20988897352965772272008-07-13T17:47:00.000-04:002008-07-13T17:47:00.000-04:00Oh, Johnie B. I thank you so for your prayers. Tha...Oh, Johnie B. I thank you so for your prayers. Thank you for thinking of us. I will have to report regarding SG1's conversation with Vovo about her wedding plans once I have a little more information.<BR/><BR/>Peace & love,<BR/>GinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296223961815248113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-21203300197074528442008-07-13T15:17:00.000-04:002008-07-13T15:17:00.000-04:00Y'all did very well, and Vovo responded in kind. ...Y'all did very well, and Vovo responded in kind. She may grow further, as she learns to see SG1 & her beloved as a couple.<BR/><BR/>This is a blessedly good beginning, the answer to many prayers. I've been a little afraid to look!johniebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11635403219973766022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-60426589158510460712008-07-13T13:08:00.000-04:002008-07-13T13:08:00.000-04:00Fran, luv. You are so very kind. How fortunate for...Fran, luv. You are so very kind. How fortunate for me that through CR, I found you! ((hugs))<BR/><BR/>Jude: Thank you so much for coming by to comment. You are right on about my mother wanting to protect SG1. I am the first to agree that in the traditional culture of my mother's village, SG1 and her Beloved would be a source of ridicule. It saddens me deeply but I can't change it.<BR/><BR/>Interesting, though, that the Portuguese folk I know tend to be less spiteful than most Americans toward gays and instead make a lot of jokes. Ridicule is hurtful too. <BR/>Jude, I so appreciate your support, luv. Thank you again and again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296223961815248113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-15888905770057997952008-07-13T13:02:00.000-04:002008-07-13T13:02:00.000-04:00Pagan, I am glad for all of you that it is out in ...Pagan, I am glad for all of you that it is out in the open. I have to chuckle about your mother though - the questions about 'what do they do' come partly out of the "I still think she's getting potty trained and wearing diapers" mentality - didn't she just learn to ride a tricycle? <BR/><BR/>Her concern for SG1 not bringing the info to Portugal really comes from her desire to protect and not let SG1 fall victim to gossip. I suspect your mother will be fierce protecting her.<BR/><BR/>It is all good.DivaJoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534571327558009753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-89161556159680984332008-07-13T09:37:00.000-04:002008-07-13T09:37:00.000-04:00I was just thinking about our long proposed meet u...I was just thinking about our long proposed meet up.<BR/><BR/>I think I have your email - I will write to you.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181529277715646835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-40409121611123777882008-07-12T21:28:00.000-04:002008-07-12T21:28:00.000-04:00Dianne: Thanks for the lovey-dovey, darlin'. I th...Dianne: Thanks for the lovey-dovey, darlin'. I think you're pretty incredible, too. :-) <BR/><BR/>Fran: Thank you for your good thoughts, Fran. It's so good to know you're there. Let's not forget about meeting half-way between here and Albany one day, okay? <BR/><BR/>Love, love everyone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296223961815248113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-19581733810520019282008-07-12T18:19:00.000-04:002008-07-12T18:19:00.000-04:00I was here earlier but did not get to leave a comm...I was here earlier but did not get to leave a comment...<BR/><BR/>Wow, what a story. It does sound like it went better than you might have imagined.<BR/><BR/>These things are never easy, but at least it has begun and without bloodshed.<BR/><BR/>I really moved by your support of SG1 and how you approached all of this.<BR/><BR/>Please keep us posted and know you are continually all being sent every good thought!!1Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181529277715646835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-62192530743416078182008-07-12T17:27:00.000-04:002008-07-12T17:27:00.000-04:00Hi, Bear. I'm so glad to hear from you. :-)You're ...Hi, Bear. I'm so glad to hear from you. :-)<BR/><BR/>You're right on. A different generation and culture, even. I can eve quote my mother as having said "the world is a very different place from when I was a girl", when we were discussing SG1's situation. <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for your support. You've been there all along and your friendship means a lot to me.<BR/><BR/>Peace & love,<BR/>PaganAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296223961815248113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-38173824710129991662008-07-12T16:51:00.000-04:002008-07-12T16:51:00.000-04:00Seems that it has gone as well or even better than...Seems that it has gone as well or even better than you may have expected. It must have been a heart-stopping time for you. Your mother does seem to be doing her best to take it all on board. I can't imagine how my own parents might react in the same situation, but I'm guessing it would be mind-boggling for them. Different generations have different ways of seeing the world but people can be surprising as well. <BR/><BR/>Peace and best wishes,<BR/>Bear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-83989469042996653392008-07-12T14:14:00.000-04:002008-07-12T14:14:00.000-04:00I literally let out a huge sigh of relief as I rea...I literally let out a huge sigh of relief as I read this ;)<BR/>I think it went very well. VoVo needs to have all these internal conversations out loud as she comes to terms with something she is so unsure of and unfamiliar with - that seems natural.<BR/><BR/>I love you guys :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-8884405326873326532008-07-12T12:13:00.000-04:002008-07-12T12:13:00.000-04:00Lib: You've been so supportive to me on this issue...Lib: You've been so supportive to me on this issue. I am so grateful.<BR/><BR/>Peace.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296223961815248113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-47913711925359637662008-07-12T12:05:00.000-04:002008-07-12T12:05:00.000-04:00I am glad to hear that this hurdle is passed and t...I am glad to hear that this hurdle is passed and that breaking the news went better than expected.Life As I Know It Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733963455243806298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-70792092450661368902008-07-12T10:42:00.000-04:002008-07-12T10:42:00.000-04:00Ed, Kate & Bobbie: Thank you, my friends, for bei...Ed, Kate & Bobbie: Thank you, my friends, for being here for me. Telling this story here is a tremendous relief and comfort to me. I didn't expect this level of kindness and support. I thank you with all my heart. <BR/><BR/>jcf: I've seen your comments at OCICBW. Welcome. I'm sorry your situation with your dad didn't go so well. You leave wondering what happened. If you want or need to tell your story, please email me: gina@gaw.com. If not, the very best to you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296223961815248113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-32235068541198046802008-07-12T08:06:00.000-04:002008-07-12T08:06:00.000-04:00Sounds to me as if she handled it very, very well,...Sounds to me as if she handled it very, very well, all things considered. That's because YOU handled it very well. She'll be fine, Super Girl l will be fine. These things are usually much worse in the anticipation than in actuality. I think that's the case here.<BR/><BR/>Of course, it's easy for me to sit here on the other end of the computer, not seeing or hearing the whole thing. But I am relieved for you. I'll continue to pray all goes well.bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658103343742852411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-28581001675876034222008-07-12T02:14:00.000-04:002008-07-12T02:14:00.000-04:00I'm impressed that you and SG1 worked out that you...I'm impressed that you and SG1 worked out that you would tell your mother. Sometimes deciding how to say what needs to be said is the hardest thing.Kate Morningstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03854090450164982040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-28314925774922886822008-07-12T02:07:00.000-04:002008-07-12T02:07:00.000-04:00I tried come out to my 88 year-old father a couple...I <I>tried</I> come out to my 88 year-old father a couple of weeks ago, and it went better w/ you & VoVo, trust me. :-/<BR/><BR/>(Although it <I>could</I> have gone worse w/ me and my dad, FWIW)<BR/><BR/>God bless you, VoVo and most of all SG1, PS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-4282715717465100782008-07-12T00:59:00.000-04:002008-07-12T00:59:00.000-04:00Wow. It sounds to me like she handled it pretty we...Wow. It sounds to me like she handled it pretty well, assuming that she wasn't expecting it. With some time to think and maybe learn a little more on the subject, it seems like your mother might end up being more supportive and understanding, too. I say congratulations to all involved!Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936679109203808216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-56369756448511736512008-07-12T00:07:00.000-04:002008-07-12T00:07:00.000-04:00DCup: I took it as a good sign as well, that she d...DCup: I took it as a good sign as well, that she didn't get all weird on me about it. <BR/><BR/>I thought she would insinuate I'd done something to cause my daughter to be a lesbian. I guess that's just the part of me that regresses to that age when you get blamed and lectured for things by your parents. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for your support, D, and the good wishes. I so appreciate it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296223961815248113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-39502123284795062682008-07-11T23:57:00.000-04:002008-07-11T23:57:00.000-04:00I think this went better than I expected. I'm like...I think this went better than I expected. I'm like a voyeur on this - I'm sorry - but when your mother didn't really fall over or flee, I took that as a very good sign.<BR/><BR/>I wish you all love and peace and I think you're incredibly brave to have this discussion with your mom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-72828498479722625322008-07-11T23:35:00.000-04:002008-07-11T23:35:00.000-04:00Hey, BetShe's trying, yes. And for someone with a ...Hey, Bet<BR/><BR/>She's trying, yes. And for someone with a very limited understanding of what it means to be gay, I'd say she is doing a pretty good job of trying to sort it out. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your support, my friend. It means so much to me.<BR/><BR/>Peace and love,<BR/>PaganAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296223961815248113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2512858685634922680.post-75284561908637535262008-07-11T23:18:00.000-04:002008-07-11T23:18:00.000-04:00sounds like she is really trying to wrap her mind ...sounds like she is really trying to wrap her mind around it- which is good :) that she still loves sg1- is also good. there is a shot she will come around- but it sounds like she is already on her way. :) as sg1 and her fiancee are together longer and more in public, i have a feeling it won't be an issue as big as it could have been either :) good luck!!!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206096509976316141noreply@blogger.com