tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943671931238067249.post3419922339879239671..comments2023-09-15T06:13:48.432-04:00Comments on Kirtzono: A Family Changed Forever - One Year LaterSaul Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06521203802204671785noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943671931238067249.post-3811160954390804902008-12-30T10:46:00.000-05:002008-12-30T10:46:00.000-05:00Just found your blog. We also are Orthodox (MO) an...Just found your blog. We also are Orthodox (MO) and about 18 months ago our son announced he was gay, about 10 days before going off to yeshivah high school. He went anyway; we hoped for the best. Wrong decision but we wouldn't have known unless we tried. Now our son lives at home, goes to public high school and is still feeling his way through his religion. For the most part, he can't rectify his life with the Orthodox lifestyle. He finds little meaning or comfort in religion at the moment. I don't blame him. I don't know how to rectify it yet either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943671931238067249.post-15079072234075054822008-12-06T22:18:00.000-05:002008-12-06T22:18:00.000-05:00SD-I have been following your blog since the begin...SD-<BR/>I have been following your blog since the beginning and really appreciate it. My brother is an Orthodox gay man who has not come out to our parents yet (nor anyone else for that matter). When I read your blog, I am aware of how hard it will be for my parents to deal with the news when they are told. But I also hope that they have your strength and ability to love their son as you have been able to do for your son. I am saving the link to this blog for when my parents are going to need support. I feel comforted that there are parents like you out there.<BR/><BR/>I hope that the process continues to get easier for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943671931238067249.post-345585306561808612008-11-20T16:20:00.000-05:002008-11-20T16:20:00.000-05:00(I accidentally posted this comment under the wron...(I accidentally posted this comment under the wrong entry, here it is again)<BR/><BR/>SD-<BR/><BR/>I apologize that I've never thanked you for your blog before. I've been following it almost from the beginning, and have enjoyed the ride.<BR/><BR/>I am a frum, gay guy living in Israel. Out to my family, and friends. I'm struggling to find a place for myself in the Jewish community.<BR/><BR/>My biggest challenge has been struggling with -- not the Jewish Law -- but the Jewish community that insists on excluding their own. The Tradition is so easily malleable (and I say this from the Orthodox perspective) in so many regards (think: agunot, mamzerim, etc) but there is total halachik obstinance with regard to the issue of homosexuality.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for the blog; I hope it continues to provide you an outlet, and its readers strength.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to Year Two.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943671931238067249.post-47487981633534283932008-11-16T00:38:00.000-05:002008-11-16T00:38:00.000-05:00Yasher Koach. Your strength and desire to learn i...Yasher Koach. Your strength and desire to learn is inspiring.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08951371314702637588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943671931238067249.post-32554429246642426832008-11-12T17:41:00.000-05:002008-11-12T17:41:00.000-05:00Your wonderful support of your son has made me pro...Your wonderful support of your son has made me proud to be a Jew.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com