I am a college student in one of the universities here. We are a very close family with my parents and four siblings – two girls and two boys. My problem concerns my brother Gino, our youngest, who is in high school. He is the cutest, so good-looking, clean-cut and lovable. Growing up, he was very close to my sister Emma and me, and we were over-protective with him. He wasn’t as close to our brother, Roy, who is very much into sports. Gino didn’t go for the rough and tumble of basketball and taekwondo which Roy loved.
I never suspected anything amiss until recently, when Gino came home with his shirt torn and his nose bleeding. We were so concerned that I immediately decided to investigate. It was then I found out that the boys in his school were picking on Gino because they called him “Agi! (gay).” I was shocked. I tried to observe Gino closely and I started seeing things that almost confirmed my suspicions. I told Emma about it and she, too, said she noticed the same things.
I don’t know how to tell our parents as I know our Papa would be shocked if he found out. Is there a cure for homosexuality?
CONCERNED SISTER
Dear Concerned Sister,
I am not aware of any cure for homosexuality. But I do know that a lot of gays are very successful in their careers. They are usually artistic and talented. And they are the most enjoyable companions you could have. I have a lot of gay friends whose company I do enjoy very much. The minute they are around, we inevitably start laughing and having the time of our lives.
This is a different world we are living in. People nowadays are more understanding and compassionate toward gays. I suggest you sit down with your parents and tell them what you know. It won’t be easy but that’s what families are for – to stick together in good times and bad. Gino might still make you proud of him one day.
TITA
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