tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post186776791315727596..comments2023-04-30T08:28:40.902-07:00Comments on In the Middle With Mr D: My Coming Out Storyinthemiddlewithmrd1.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04989577681539862681noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-68644805506307651072019-07-02T20:39:40.624-07:002019-07-02T20:39:40.624-07:00Thank you very much! I am grateful I am working i...Thank you very much! I am grateful I am working in this community of amazing, supportive parents. inthemiddlewithmrd1.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989577681539862681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-59383036137102377112019-07-02T11:33:15.122-07:002019-07-02T11:33:15.122-07:00Thank you, Dale, for sharing this. I live in the ...Thank you, Dale, for sharing this. I live in the community where you teach, and over the years have heard nothing but wonderful stories about what a great teacher you are. As the parent of a gay son, I understand the importance of having role models for our youth. You make our world a better place. Keep up the great work!!Jo1sthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470615067515641366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-56447741861625488292019-07-01T21:01:58.921-07:002019-07-01T21:01:58.921-07:00I get goosebumps reading this. But, your heart wa...I get goosebumps reading this. But, your heart was always in the right place. I am thankful for angels like you...because that is exactly what you were for me and many others... You followed your heart. You didn't need anyone else to tell you that love should win because you knew it should win before anyone told you. It's people like you who are the real heroes...people who saw past what they were taught because they trusted love. Thank you! Love you. inthemiddlewithmrd1.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989577681539862681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-34121039591529150002019-07-01T20:55:34.303-07:002019-07-01T20:55:34.303-07:00My story is the story of so many. I'm gratefu...My story is the story of so many. I'm grateful that mine had a happy ending...but that isn't what always happens. inthemiddlewithmrd1.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989577681539862681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-69941822693846259282019-07-01T20:54:29.565-07:002019-07-01T20:54:29.565-07:00Love it! :-)Love it! :-)inthemiddlewithmrd1.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989577681539862681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-50082814863616340042019-07-01T20:53:59.137-07:002019-07-01T20:53:59.137-07:00You will. You will. inthemiddlewithmrd1.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989577681539862681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-23420009744957914572019-07-01T17:07:44.123-07:002019-07-01T17:07:44.123-07:00Wow, thank you Dale. For the first half of your st...Wow, thank you Dale. For the first half of your story I felt like I was reading my own story. We need these kind of inspirational stories to keep pushing through.Thank you brother. #spreadlove, #QueenCityUnityAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17992532418009555555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-77172312522609931012019-07-01T11:12:46.904-07:002019-07-01T11:12:46.904-07:00Dale, I am so happy for you and your Dad, that you...Dale, I am so happy for you and your Dad, that you were able to make a relationship happen. I've followed you off and on through the years and you are amazing. I'd adopt you in a heartbeat, but I'd have to ask Marcia first.John Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06071870686156049707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-59662899017405523112019-07-01T07:33:00.740-07:002019-07-01T07:33:00.740-07:00What a beautiful story Dale. Everything I learned ...What a beautiful story Dale. Everything I learned about being gay in 1983 I learned from you when you were brave enough to let me use you and your partner as the basis of my research paper on the dynamics of couples for my marriage and family relationships class. What I learned was the dynamics of a gay marriage (although not legal it was a marriage to me) were the same as those of a straight marriage. After I presented my research to my class, 3 of the older women stayed behind to let the teacher know that my presentation shouldn't count because it wasn't about a "real couple". I also learned of the real dangers out there for a young man I knew in high school and his partner (My BFF). I remember praying that the two of you never got that new "gay flu". I remember being afraid someone might beat one of you up or possibly kill you. One of the greatest gifts you gave to me was the suggestion that I read And The Band Played On which documented every detail of the history of the Aids crisis in America. I read every tiny word of that 600 page book. I am amazed at the changes I've seen in my lifetime in America. We've had a black president, a female presidential candidate, and most importantly to me, gay marriage was legalized. You and Joe were the first people I knew that took the plunge. I recently saw Rocketman and thought of how difficult it must have been for you to cone out. You were a leader for young gay people in Northern High School and at UNCG. You let me see into a world I was unfamiliar with. You gave me the tools to educate myself and you helped a dear friend of mine with his difficult coming out. This straight girl from Durham has always been proud to be associated with you. Michelle Sykesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-39675410143744046092019-07-01T04:54:50.807-07:002019-07-01T04:54:50.807-07:00Dale - Thank you for sharing your story. As a tea...Dale - Thank you for sharing your story. As a teacher-librarian, I hope that I also help students find themselves in books and stories so they know they are not alone. Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05118931369415123997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-35425695189712168322019-06-27T11:19:26.123-07:002019-06-27T11:19:26.123-07:00Thank you. Thank you. inthemiddlewithmrd1.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989577681539862681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-31758907583417339682019-06-27T07:46:04.609-07:002019-06-27T07:46:04.609-07:00Dale, what a touching story, tears were rolling do...Dale, what a touching story, tears were rolling down my face as I read even though I knew the ending... I, too am glad love won. ����Wendy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994188911374131570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-81752643551235304182019-06-27T07:43:09.524-07:002019-06-27T07:43:09.524-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Wendy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994188911374131570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-21342431045138405492019-06-27T03:33:40.149-07:002019-06-27T03:33:40.149-07:00Yes. Forgive yourself. You were 11. :-) And no...Yes. Forgive yourself. You were 11. :-) And now...love him...be there for him... inthemiddlewithmrd1.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989577681539862681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-84272447190837315662019-06-27T03:31:50.162-07:002019-06-27T03:31:50.162-07:00Thank you!Thank you!inthemiddlewithmrd1.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989577681539862681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-28719612113115778402019-06-26T20:45:09.349-07:002019-06-26T20:45:09.349-07:00Oops. I am the DAUGHTER of a Southern Baptist Mini...Oops. I am the DAUGHTER of a Southern Baptist Minister....Chcksingrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17280639505463431352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-70241828849991368882019-06-26T20:44:06.382-07:002019-06-26T20:44:06.382-07:00I want to say something, but I'm at a loss for...I want to say something, but I'm at a loss for words. I'm the daio of a Southern Baptist Minister and I have a gay brother. My parents sent him to counseling after I accidentally outed him by reading his diary and asking my mom what it meant (in my defense, I was 11-mom should have known better than to read his diary). I am overcome with sympathy for all I am sure he went through after reading this. God bless you and your husband!Chcksingrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17280639505463431352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-89190679157864026332019-06-26T16:26:16.710-07:002019-06-26T16:26:16.710-07:00You are an inspiration to so many young people! Th...You are an inspiration to so many young people! Thank you for sharing your story!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285173753531135649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-85182058647073487162019-06-25T14:23:23.714-07:002019-06-25T14:23:23.714-07:00Thank you!Thank you!inthemiddlewithmrd1.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989577681539862681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047614252446672605.post-76251285143014103212019-06-25T13:55:03.546-07:002019-06-25T13:55:03.546-07:00This is heartbreaking, beautiful & inspiring. ...This is heartbreaking, beautiful & inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing!! ❤💛💚💙💜🎵ChristyRuthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12855589327546221826noreply@blogger.com