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I have never been a fan of reading blogs. Over time, however, this has changed. I started reading a blog which made me look for other blogs. The other night i stumbled across this blog. It is about a brother (Alex) learning and ultimately became very supportive of his little brother's (Tony) sexuality. Here are a couple of excerpts from the blog...
"As I became more involved in Tony's life, I became acutely aware of the need for straight people to become more compassionate towards people of gay orientation. I began feeling the pain that Tony endured when he was the victim of gay jokes. I realized the pain he feels is real. Not only that but within my own circle of friends I began putting myself in Tony's shoes when my friends cracked jokes at the expense of gays. I began standing up for gays. This firm stance has not come without it's consequences. I've lost friends. But I've also gained new friends, both straight, gay and bisexual. It hasn't been easy on me. But the bond between me and Tony is stronger than ever, and any flak that comes towards me from gay bigots bounces off of me and right back onto them!" Alex, August 27th, 2010
"Over the summer it was my good fortune to have the privilege of meeting several of Tony's gay and bi friends. My circle of friends has expanded considerably now that I'm included in with Tony and his friends. Meeting Tony's friends wasn't awkward at all. Not for me at least. I've had time to adjust to having a gay little brother, and I wouldn't trade him for anything. One of Tony's friends told me that I'm the first straight person he's ever felt comfortable enough to open up to. He said he can talk with his gay friends, no problem. But he's never been able to have a meaningful conversation with a straight person until he met me through Tony. I feel humbled hearing him say that to me. In reality I'm the one who's lucky and privileged enough to have him for a friend." Alex, September 2, 2010
Truely amazing! Tony is so lucky to have a brother like ALex.
Here is the link to the blog
http://gaylittlebrother.blogspot.com/
This is not Tony and Alex but it could be them.
You don't love someone because they are beautiful, they are beautiful because you love them.
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