My nine-year-old daughter asked if we could go on a walk after lunch. She only does that when there’s something she wants to talk to me about in private. My brave baby took a deep breath and just came right out with it... “Mom, I realized about a month ago that I like girls, not boys, and I wanted you to know.” I told her that it was brave and I’m glad she told me. That it doesn’t matter to me, I love her and all I ever want for her, all that will ever matter to me, is that she’s happy. That other people might not understand but that’s 100% a reflection of them, not her. It was unexpected though. And it hurts my heart for her knowing how difficult it will make things for her. How do I support her? I know I can’t make things easy, but can I make them not-so-hard?