But she never just accepted me for the way I was.

There's no reason to speak. I have nothing to say.

My mother read that parents should spend quality time with their children. One way is to sign up for organized activities together. This month we're taking meditation to free the mind. Last month it was Rolfing. Have you ever Rolfed, Tone?" "Only after the school's shepherd's pie," I said.

She responds by kissing me harder and longer and deeper. She loves me too. She's just afraid.

What I know is you can't go back. You can't press delete and re-key your life.

I know it's hard on her. If I don't tell her she'll kill me." He pauses. "That was supposed to be funny.

My parents will be sad for a while, and they may even blame themselves, the way they do now. Eventually they'll come to peace with my decision. I hope they'll realize I'm finally at peace.