“Family Betrayal: Mother Takes Bold Stand After Heartbreaking Incident Leaves Her Son in Tears”
“Some people may need to outsource this, and many organizations and professionals can inform others about LGBTQ+ history, identities, and issues,” Dr. Brenner told HuffPost in the same interview.
As someone who may have gone through an episode of homophobia with a family member, Dr. Brenner says pragmatic communication is the next best step. He explains that it’s drawing a line in the sand and letting that relative know they are overstepping their boundaries and why.
“Remember, the goal here isn’t to change the other person but to safeguard your emotional well-being,” Dr. Brenner said.
The father was in the right by protecting his son, who had been deeply hurt by the grandparents’ words. However, a calm yet stern conversation could have avoided the tension.
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Most commenters were on the author’s side
But a few accused him of “not accepting his family’s feelings and beliefs”
