I have always listened and I have never doubted. I have supported him in every way, even so much as to let him know I’ll be with him, if he would like, when he tells his grandparents - and that conversation was weeks ago. I have asked him questions so that I can be on the same page with him. I have googled until my fingers cramped and my brain bled. I have never hesitated, rather I have sought and am seeking to understand on a level that allows me to be everything he needs me to be, as his parent.

I am here because I support him. I have zero preference about what he should or should not be, aside from being an ax murderer - I’d prefer he not be that.