It is harder for some than for others. It was especially difficult for Mrs. Lax, a Dallas widow. Four years ago, her son Michael told her he was gay. A third son is married and has seven children. But when I told people about Michael, it was different.
People have such a visceral reaction.
It wasn't easy for Michael or me. Then she talked to a family member in California who sent her information about different organizations. Eventually I talked to a lesbian who had come out to her parents. Then I heard from someone that P-FLAG existed. P-FLAG was founded in 1973 in New York City by Jeanne and Jules Manford.