My immediate family is huge and very close -- I have 2 sisters, both of which have their own families, which include 8 nieces and nephews. Beyond that, I have around 20 cousins and between my 9 aunts and uncles. But I'm not as close to any of them.
I consider my family to be accepting of homosexuality. They support gay marriage, even though they're extremely conservative. My parents and sisters know that I spend a lot of time at Allies house and that some of my close friends are gay, and it doesn't bother them. It does make them question my own sexuality though. My mom has asked me maybe 3 times in the last few months if I'm a lesbian, as though I can't be straight and spending time at Allies house. The first time she asked with an accusing "You're not GAY, are you?!" then quickly corrected herself with an "it would be totally okay if you were, I'd love you no matter what..." While I know she would love me no matter what, the fact that her immediate reaction is negative tells me a lot about her and her original beliefs. But the fact that she is consciously changing the way she feels and acts makes me proud.
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