My 12 yr old grandson that I have a very close bond with, has been depressed having anxiety attacks and withdrawn. He's been treated with antidepressants which have helped his mood and has been less anxious. I think he is in a better state of mind and recently told his mum that he's gay. He's been battling with self conflict about his feelings towards boys and with the support of a 15 year old boy who identifies as being gay whom he had been chatting online to, he seems to be a lot happier. I didn't feel comfortable about my grandson talking to an older boy online but at the same token I'm supportive of his sexuality and it seems that the 15 year old has been emotionally supportive as this boy's parents don't know he's gay due to them not accepting gay people, the 15 year sees a counsellor talking about his problems which he discussed with my grandson's mother on FaceTime. The issues my grandson is now facing at the moment is his father who is clearly homophobic after saying to him why are you enquiring about 'gay **bleep**' and some of his friends opinions at school. I want to know how I can help support him through this without feeling like he's ashamed? He says his father who doesn't live with him will be disappointed. My brother is gay but didn't reveal this until he was 29. I was his only support at the time as there was nothing to support anyone back then. I don't want my grandson to feel as though he's a disappointment or ashamed. Do you think if I reach out to his school they could help support him? Or that could betray his trust in me? Any positive advice would be appreciated! ... View more