Father's touching note to his son who hasn't come out yet: 'I've loved you'

Finding acceptance within one’s own family is still a significant challenge for many in the LGBTQ+ community. But one dad's heartwarming note to his son, Nate, shows us all how it should be done.

After overhearing Nate's conversation about coming out, the dad wrote: “Nate, I overheard your phone conversation with Mike last night about your plans to come out to me and the only thing I need you to plan is to bring home OJ and bread after class. We are out, like you now.”

That's some top-shelf fathering right there: supportive, clear, and he worked in a dad joke.

The letter continued, “I've known you were gay since you were six. I've loved you since you were born.” The note, originally shared on Reddit by user u/maximayy, concludes with a sweet mention: “P.S. Your mom and I think you and Mike make a cute couple.”

The dad’s loving words quickly went viral, touching the hearts of many who shared their own stories. Reddit user u/Chairman_Mittens commented, “I have quite a few gay friends, and all of them told me their parents already knew they were gay when they came out. Very sweet note though.”

Another user, u/Good4nowbut, praised the dad’s lighthearted tone, saying, "I love the energy of 'So I know you’re preoccupied with the coming out and all…but can you stop by the grocery store right quick?'”

This article was originally published on July 17, 2024. It has since been updated.