I wasn't sure what title to give this post. I've been excited to get to this point. There is so much to discuss. I thought about calling it Meet The Parents. So many of us have had to do this. In my situation, I actually met my partner's parents before we were out to them. We didn't interact a lot, but I was introduced as a friend from out of town. I attended a few family functions. He, on the other hand, had to meet my parents shortly after we came out to our families. That had to have been harder.
Judging by some communication from my readers, many of them are in opposite-sex marriages and are closeted. In a way, those people have met the parents with twice the pressure. Sending positive vibes to those friends.
I thought about calling this post "3." The red three at the end indicates where Book 3 starts. I am so excited for it to launch. For a while you will see alternating posts. Some will be If It Weren't For the Two of Us. Others will be the third book, Hi, I'm Lance. My goal is to keep the aligning timelines as consistent as I can.
Fear not, Trent's story is not done. (That could have been a title to this post, too!)
I could have called the post Recovery, as Lance is trying hard to turn his life around. Don't expect him to suddenly become infallible, but he will learn some life lessons which will help him mature some. He already has! Many readers have told me that they can relate to his struggles (and now meetings) because they are recovering themselves. Bravo to those who have met the challenge and have worked toward reclaiming your life. Even if we haven't met, I'm proud of you.
I also love that so many readers hate Lance. If you didn't feel one way or another, then he would be a disposable character. Some of you feel for him, some of you dispise him, some of you just want him to find someone and some of you actually like him. Good. When we get five or six chapters into Hi, I'm Lance, I'd love to hear if your opinion has changed — for the good or bad.
So, I just named this post "So much!" because I wasn't sure what to focus on.
Look for Book 3 to start posting this weekend.
I noticed your comment about readers who are in marriages, still living in the closet. It would be so easy to lash out, but I know those people are in complex situations. Everyone is different. I wish for them to one day be able to be their true selves, but life doesn't always make things easy. My heart is with them. I can understand how hard that is.
ReplyDeleteI <loved this chapter. Lance has gotten past a major hurdle by sharing at the most recent AA meeting. And Trent and Mike are tight with Mike's parents. Trent's dad made some progress. Let's hope it continues.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to more of Lance's story.
I loved the last chapter posted and the ones leading up to it! Finally, it appears that Lance is getting his life under control. I also enjoy the fact that Mike’s parents are so cool with Mike and Trent.
ReplyDeleteGreat weekend for Trent to meet the parents!! Trent’s dad’s text was a nice step. And I’m looking forward to Lance’s journey! Thanks again for sharing your talent!
ReplyDeleteOoh big dicked Lance sober and out! Boys are gonna have fun!!
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