Dear Suze Q. My religious, Asian sister-in-law has disowned her daughter for being gay. The rest of the family has sided with my niece, and is devastated by her mother’s unexpected bigotry. She refuses therapy, or to even talk about the issues. It’s been 3 years with no improvement and my brother’s thinking of divorce. I’m looking for a magic wand!
Dear Looking. Three years is enough time for magic or miracles to happen if they were going to. Looks like the immovable object (sister-in-law’s prejudice) has met the irresistible force (gay is not a choice). Choose your side without apology and stick to it -or stand aside and watch from the sidelines. Support those you love, but realize this is not your fight and involving yourself may make things worse. -SQ
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