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In reply to the discussion: Did you hate, fear or dislike gay people at one time? [View all]Egnever
(21,506 posts)It went much further than just seeing them though. I was unable to avoid them once I got to San Francisco.
The attitude there towards gays was much different in San Francisco they were not reviled like they were in Oklahoma . it was such a difference in attitude that it forced me to question my own feelings.
After that it was actually meeting outwardly gay people and realizing there was nothing to be afraid of that did it for me . I quickly realized that not only where they perfectly normal but that being around them had no effect on me whatsoever, I didn't turn gay just because I was around them or even when I was hit on by gay guys . in fact I found out it was quite the compliment with no ill effects whatsoever.
After figuring that out, the mystery and fear was gone, and at that point I started making real friends that were gay.
I will forever be grateful for that move it got me out of a state full of hate and judgement and opened my eyes to a lot of great friends over the years.