Letter to Mom...

Yep, I am GAY!  and I have never been happier!

The rainbow flag represents diversity.  Everyone is different, just like the colours on this flag!  No 2 shades are the same.  This is what makes the world such an interesting place.  Its not just about sexuality, or gender, but with different races too!

It has nothing to do with choice except the choice to live my life, fully and complete!

Its not from pollution, media, the way I was raised, the preservatives in our foods.  

I was born this way.

It is not your fault.  It is not anybody's fault.  This is who I am and I am very proud to say it!

When I was 20, I was told by my family that they were worried that I was gay.  WORRIED!  Why would anyone be worried about this?  I lived in fear worried that someone would think that I was gay!  I tried so hard to live a life that my family wouldn't have to WORRY about.  I tried so hard not to embarrass or disappoint anyone.  In trying to do this, I lived a life full of depression.  I was overweight, using food to feel better.  There were times that I wanted to give up! 

Since the separation almost 2 years ago, I have finally grown and changed into a better, much, much happier person.  In fact,  I have never felt so complete.  The reason I have lost weight is cause I am happy.  Happy with my life and happy with who I am!!  

I am still an awesome Dad, actually a super awesome Dad, since Annie gets a Dad who is happy.  She gets to grow up and see her Dad truly in love and yes, love has no boundaries!  The way God intended it to be.  The way God loves each one of his creations!

This is a picture of Ryan and I.

He is a great guy and I am glad to have met him.

So, if you don't accept me for who I am, then you don't accept as your son and if that's the case, then I don't accept you as my mother.  I don't need negative, non-loving people in my life.  I am a strong person and I will survive without you.

The choice is yours.