MD, congrats to your sister for having to courage to be herself.

My mum announced she was a lesbian when I was 18. I did suspect it for a while because about 6 months prior she cut her hair short and started hanging out with a lesbian lady from work. I was at uni by then so it didn't really affect me but my brother was still living at home and was 13 at the time. When she called to tell me I asked how he was reacting to the news and she said he was fine, still cuddling up to her on the couch to watch t.v etc.

I don't have a problem with gay people but I am ashamed to say that when I was home for holidays and a lady friend came over I retreated to my room. I just couldn't watch my mum canoodle with another woman.

After a couple of years dating woman she realised that a man friend was the one for her and is now married to a really cool guy.

I haven't ever talked to her about her sexuality but can only assume that she is bisexual.

Two of my best friends are gay. I am planning to let Will know as he grows that men love ladies and sometimes other men, hopefully he will just accept it if he grows up with it being the norm.