tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post1566694521939091331..comments2023-12-14T13:49:25.768-08:00Comments on This Gay Relationship: A Busy News DayRick Modienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02157314737543591048noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post-72074828163278575312011-04-20T08:15:36.993-07:002011-04-20T08:15:36.993-07:00Donald, many thanks for your kind words about my w...Donald, many thanks for your kind words about my writing and blog. With each post, I try hard to get to the core of what I need to say. It's great to have readers like you who appreciate my efforts.<br /><br />I've included several posts here, particularly those written in January and February of this year, for those struggling to accept and love themselves, when they can't be as open about being gay as many can in other countries. I hope you'll take a look at those because I believe you'll find them helpful. <br /><br />Ultimately, the advice I give is limited. I know I can't suggest all gay people should leave their homelands to live somewhere more accepting of them. That's not realistic. What I believe is realistic, no matter where you are, is you can know in your heart you are all right just the way you are. And you can love yourself, as you say, a huge step in itself, but so necessary to your spiritual wellbeing. <br /><br />I pray wherever you live that enlightenment of the people and the country occurs very soon, and that you will be able to live your life as a fully realized gay man. My thoughts are with you. <br /><br />Thanks again for your interest in what I have to say and for taking the time to leave a heartfelt comment. I hope to hear from you again soon.<br /><br />Stay positive and live comfortably in your truth.Rick Modienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02157314737543591048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post-66639700210098111722011-04-20T00:02:49.440-07:002011-04-20T00:02:49.440-07:00Hello Rick, I've been going through your early...Hello Rick, I've been going through your early posts and I admire the depth you bring to real issues. As an African myself, I fully appreciate the hostility towards gay people on the continent and the sad thing is this- It is not going to get better. <br /><br />For most of us, the closet is a temporary home whether you are home or abroad. In my case, acknowledgment and self-acceptance are big steps in themselves but I'm not sure there's room for further transition.<br /><br />DonaldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com