By MATILDA RUDD
Twitter user @paleveil posted an amazing conversation her 13-year-old brother had with his best friend to Twitter. She wrote, “this convo between my brother and his best friend just warms my heart so much. And they’re only 13.”
You see, @paleveil’s brother is gay.
He hasn’t admitted it to his parents. He feels completely isolated and embarrassed. He’s basically having all the normal reactions any 13-year-old boy would have to a situation he doesn’t understand or see as ‘normal.’
But he is normal.
So when he told his best friend about his feelings, his closest buddy had the best response.
A response you would hope that every young person hears when they comes out for the first time.
First there was fear.
And then there was the confession.
And finally, acceptance. Sweet, sweet acceptance.
This is how you should respond. Every time.
What did you think of the exchange?
Top Comments
Young ones showing the older generations the way...beautiful friend
I am totally crying after reading this. I work with young people, and I see how tortured they can be when they feel "different." If you would like to hear a song, recorded by teens who support acceptance of others, please come listen to our powerful song, "WHO I AM" that is dedicated to Sunnie, Grayson, and anyone else who want to be accepted for who they are. You can find, "WHO I AM" at www.annielynn.net Peace, Annie