pnggrad79,
I was called a Jekyll and Hyde when I came out 2 years ago. When I talked to my children about it (the 2 teenagers, the youngest is still too young to tell him too much) I explained that I wasn't a different person, that I'm still their dad, it's just that they now had more information about me. So, if I was a nice guy, and people liked me before I came out, it should stand to reason that I am still that same nice guy. A couple of people who I'm very close to used the standard (but genuine) "it doesn't matter to me, I still love you." My reply was always "I didn't expect anything different."
you hit a couple of points that really resonate with me. Jekyll/Hyde was one of them. Your reference to Hitler as straight reminded me of some rumors that he may have been gay, although I don't think there has been any solid proof. ESTHER!!!! that is one of the scriptures my pastor used to help me through some tough times. I truly believe that I was put in this particular church, and that my Pastor was brought into my life "for such a time as this."
and as for all the other things you stated above: Keep on Preaching it, sister!
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