All I want is to have Trump/Pence doused in gasoline, strung up on a gallows, set on fire, let them burn a few seconds, drop the trapdoor, and have them shot repeatedly while hanging.  Is that too much to ask?

Your kid is nicer and has the capacity to actually learn.

I’m not sure if NY has different rules, but it seems as if a BLM shirt or a #sayhername shirt is not viewed in the same manner as a candidate or party shirt.

Whatever you do to the chucklefucks, please do it after you vote because that’s the most important thing. And record the confrontation if you can. You know how these fools love telling on themselves and getting fired.

“A” will happen if he loses by even a single vote.

The best thing you can do for her is treat it like nothing. As in, nothing changes. Other than pestering her about meeting her girlfriend lol.

Hey, I am a psychologist working at a university counseling center and have experience working with LGBTQIA+ folks including running a therapy group for them. I can safely say that your response was damn near perfect compared to what a lot of other LGBTQIA+ folks hear from their parents.

Y’all sound like great parents! Keep up the good work. Just listen to her. Try to figure out if she wants help or advice before offering any because she probably just wants to know you hear her. Love to you all!

Your response made me cry some happy tears.

I’m not a parent or very wise about these situations, but as someone with strong memories of how my teenage/young adult self felt about sharing things (big/small, good/bad—anything) with my parents, I think how you responded sounds great. Responding in text initially makes sense because she sent a text, so that may…

Awesome response! Ask her any of the questions you have. (But don’t be judgey; based on your reaction, you probably won’t, but make sure you ask yourself that because sometimes it just happens... and don’t ask what made her gay.) And if she isn't comfortable answering anything don't press it.

Yeah, you’re clearly a good supportive parent.

Don’t assume she held back because of you.

Being so relaxed and accepting is a gift above rubies. Knowing your family members not only have your back but never considered otherwise is priceless.

Everyone I know who came out found the convo with parents awkward, and college is traditionally the time. I think many 15 year olds are still figuring out sex and sexuality generally and everything is awkward and mortifying. Another way to see it is she came out at the right time for her. A kid who says she hit the…

Kindness is everything. You got this.

I don’t know your relationship, but I would call. Coming out can be a huge deal for people, even if they feel supported. Besides, don’t you want to hear how school is going? It’s only weird if you make it weird. 

I don’t think you’re wrong or naive at all! I’ve had a similar reaction when my kid came out to me— my son’s not out to the entire family, or even to his own dad (we are divorced and his dad lives in a different town, and that side of my son’s family is very conservative and homophobic. He’s planning to wait to come…

I don’t have any advice, but kudos to you and your wife for being so supportive that your daughter felt like she could tell you! I’m on the bi spectrum, but never explored it when I was younger b/c my mom was so very vocal about “Oh I just don’t know what I would do if any of my kids were gay!” Just letting kids be…

I think your response was great. Obviously your daughter felt confident coming out to you and you made it clear that you love her just the way she is. If you want another parent perspective on coming out, you should try Dan Savage’s piece on his son coming out to him as straight. It’s in his book American Savage but…