Grandma’s reaction to this woman’s Pride flag is the most heartwarming thing you’ll read this week
The older generation aren’t always up-to-date with the ways of the world, but when one woman was getting ready to join her local LGBTQ+ Pride march, her grandma did the sweetest thing.
I got up this morning to get ready for #DCPride. My grandma walked into my room, looked at my bi flag, and said, “Oh, this needs to be pressed out!” Such a simple gesture, but it holds so much love and meaning for me. pic.twitter.com/stiD3vg5vs
— Lexie (@starbrightfemme) June 9, 2018
The post went viral, because it’s such a positive image, so Lexie also shared the story of coming out to her grandma.
It took me years to come out to her out of fear that she would see me differently, but nothing changed. She said, “Okay, that’s fine.” She taught me to love and accept all people, and she has always been supportive of me.
— Lexie 💖💜💙 (@lexie_galaxie) June 9, 2018
That is the most Grandma-like thing to do and I love it.
Only way to top it is if it needed a wash.
"Oh, it's dusty! Let me wash that up for you!"
— ✨Cait Mac✨ (@Ginger_Ketchup) June 10, 2018
She may not have done that with the flag, but she did do that with my other clothes
— Lexie (@lexie_galaxie) June 10, 2018
And here she is …
WOW this is blowing up so here’s another picture of my grandma because I want the world to see how beautiful she is! Show her some love! Happy pride y’all pic.twitter.com/PytLQtipoo
— Lexie (@lexie_galaxie) June 9, 2018
Other people shared their heartwarming grandparent stories.
I came out as nonbinary last year and told my grandparents about my pronouns. For my birthday, they called me and sang “Happy Birthday to They” and it was the sweetest thing. It’s so good to feel loved and seen.
— That’s Mx. to you (@raamatuid) June 10, 2018
I came out in a comment post as bi, I didn’t know it would show up on my Facebook, but my Nana texted immediately saying she loved me for who I was no matter my orientation. She’s the only family of mine to accept it and not dismiss it. Gma’s are wonderful ❤️
— Erika (@ninjadinosailor) June 10, 2018
And Twitter user @ThisIsHog made a very good point.
“For once I can like a story involving a relative trying to help someone be straight.”
H/T Indy100