“We would be grateful for some advice. Our 22 year old son told us he is gay. We have so many questions and we don't know who to ask. The big one is ‘why?’” they write.

“Our other children see no problem with it. They are great about it. All I see is how hard life is going to be for him.

“We love our son very much and want to help him, but don't know how to. Is there any book or place we can go to get advice.

“Thank you,

“Concerned Parents”

Miriam will share her advice in the next edition of Irish Country Living, but what would you do in this situation?