Ask QC: Is My Brother Gay?

From:  Queer Click

Dear QC,

I'm 20 years old, gay and still live at home as I'm still studying. I recently discovered by brother is gay, well it certainly looks like it, as I came across some porny magazines he had stashed in his room when I was looking for one of my CD's he had borrowed and not returned. Yes, I know I shouldn't have been snooping around but he hadn't returned my CD and I was genuinely looking for it when I came across those mag's (Hot btw LOL!).

So, well, I got a few things going on here, first, I'm not 'out' at home or to my family (although I am out to my friends), secondly, apart from the initial shock/surprise, how do I approach him and let him know that I know? I don't want him to take it the wrong way that I was snooping around, I want him to know he's got an older brother who's really happy about it, and can be supportive.

The other thing that's on my mind... is it common for more than one member in a family to be gay? He's 18, btw, and we have two younger sisters 14 and 11. I'm really interested to know if any other guys have got gay brothers, and if so, how they dealt with this - thanks in advance!

Tom.

PS: Hey and you guys at QC really ROCK! Love your site!


Thanks for the compliments Tom =) Well readers, that's an interesting topic, gay brothers/sisters or other family members anyone? And what advice would you give Tom? Please feel free to share your own experiences and advice to help him in the comments section.