Supportive Parents Quotes

“He [Mr. Melbury] knew that a woman once given to a man for life took, as a rule, her lot as it came and made the best of it, without external interference; but for the first time he asked himself why this so generally should be done.”
― Thomas Hardy, The Woodlanders

“He starts towards the door and then hesitates. He turns back around. "Rahul. Whether you place first or fifth or thirty-fifth or two thousand and fifth..." He pauses, and he looks me right in the eye. "And no matter who you are. Your mom and I will always love you.”
― Maulik Pancholy, The Best at It

“I take a shower, and then I head downstairs. Mom, Dad, and Bhai are in the living room drinking tea and laughing. My stomach flips, and I'm tempted to just forget about the whole thing and go to bed. But somehow I summon up the courage to keep going.

"Hey, can I come in?" I hesitate in the entryway.

"Of course." Dad pats the sofa next to him. "What is it, Rahul?"

Somehow, this feels scarier than standing up to Brent on the football field.

I take a deep breath as I settle into the sofa between Mom and Dad. "I want to tell you something," I say.

"Okay," Mom says. "You can tell us anything."

Bhai nods at me, and his eyes are bright. Encouraging.

I nod back.

"What is it, Rahul?" Mom gently rubs my back.

Even though I want to keep my eyes fixed on my lap, I force myself to lift my head up. My eyes water, but the words come out of my mouth so simply.

"I think I'm gay," I say.

I look up at Mom, and I see her whole face soften. Like she's proud of me.

She leans in and hugs me. "Thank you for telling us, Rahul."

I hold her for a long time.”
― Maulik Pancholy, The Best at It

“My dad once said that he doesn't care if I bring home a son-in-law or daughter-in-law, as long as I'm happy.”
― Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai