Comments on: Update on Teen Atheist Attending LGBT Pride March

By: Joe M

Joe M — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:16:33 +0000

Good job, TA!

I’m glad you had the courage to let them know how important it was to you, and even more happy that your parents were deserving of that trust. You should be proud of yourself and proud of them.

If you want a last bit of advice, use their allowance of this as an opportunity to tell them why it was so important to you. The fact that they said yes encourages me to think they may be more understanding than they were given credit for.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:08:54 +0000

I’m glad she went. I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years, and marched in the huge parade there almost every year. It was always an almost manic atmosphere, fun everywhere you looked. Somehow, us straight people just seem to fit in. It was huge fun. And where else could you march beside a group on Harley’s called Dykes on Bikes?

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:06:46 +0000

Well, through whatever means necessary!!! Today it’s because you were being annoying. BUT that could lead them to think about why you looked so happy when you returned, and so forth and so on…

Just trying to feel optimistic today.

By: Teen Atheist

Teen Atheist — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:59:15 +0000

Kate: Doubt it. I think they only relented because I was being a pain in the ass. But thanks for the sentiment!

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:02:44 +0000

Good for her, but ALSO good for her parents for having a change of heart. Even if it was reluctant. Maybe her openness will rub off on them. One can only hope!!