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Aiken told mom four years ago he was gay
Aiken publicly confirmed his sexual orientation for the first time in this week's issue of People magazine, which features the quote, "Yes, I'm gay," on its cover, along with a photo of Aiken holding his son, Parker, who was born last month. Although the issue doesn't hit newsstands until Friday, People ran an excerpt on its Web site Wednesday.
The 29-year-old former "American Idol" star also confirmed speculation that his child was conceived via in vitro fertilization with his best friend, music producer Jaymes Foster.
"It was the first decision I made as a father," Aiken told People about coming out as a homosexual. "I cannot raise a child to lie or to hide things. I wasn't raised that way and I'm not going to raise a child to do that."
Aiken said his son would be brought up in an environment that is "accepting and allowing him to be happy."
He also revealed he told his mother Faye he is gay about four years ago when they were dropping his younger brother, Brett, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., to be deployed to Iraq.
"I just started bawling. She made me pull over the car and it just came out," he recalled. "She started crying. She was obviously somewhat stunned. But she was very supportive and very comforting. ... She still struggles with things quite a bit but she's come a long way."
Copyright 2008 by United Press International
This news arrived on: 09/24/2008
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10-02-2008 16:19
imadreama22008 wrote:
Clay is gay
I think that many people suspected all along.That's ok.Your sexual orientation has nothing to do with how capable u r at raising a child. My best friend is a lesbian and her two boys are both happy and well adjusted.
09-29-2008 12:19
Xena Rose Linder Denman wrote:
Aiken Story
I DO CARE FOR YOU AND RAY B.
Secure your anchor in CHRIST JESUS, not on your deceived bible studies! Take time to have an intimate relationship with HIM! READ HIS WORD, THE SCRIPTURES, THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST JESUS, EXODUS 20, ETC....! Are you ready for the "gathering when HE comes back" or "will you be left behind in ashes?" <JOHN 5: 1 CORINTHIANS 15; Revelation 20>
Secure your anchor in CHRIST JESUS, not on your deceived bible studies! Take time to have an intimate relationship with HIM! READ HIS WORD, THE SCRIPTURES, THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST JESUS, EXODUS 20, ETC....! Are you ready for the "gathering when HE comes back" or "will you be left behind in ashes?" <JOHN 5: 1 CORINTHIANS 15; Revelation 20>
09-29-2008 11:56
Xena Rose Linder Denman wrote:
Aiken Story
Crying is good for the soul. "CRY OUT TO GOD, REPENT, CONFESS YOUR FAULT, BE FORGIVEN BY GOD, AND SIN NO MORE!"
Ask GOD to help you be a "better man IN HIS EYES." You are deceived by lies about "coming out of the closet." You are accountable! GOD LOVES US, but HE HATES SIN! <ROMANS 1>
Aiken and Ray B, you are always in my prayers. Be a witness for CHRIST JESUS! You have a "sweet witness!" Live for GOD. GOD IS CONCERNED FOR YOU!
Ask GOD to help you be a "better man IN HIS EYES." You are deceived by lies about "coming out of the closet." You are accountable! GOD LOVES US, but HE HATES SIN! <ROMANS 1>
Aiken and Ray B, you are always in my prayers. Be a witness for CHRIST JESUS! You have a "sweet witness!" Live for GOD. GOD IS CONCERNED FOR YOU!
09-27-2008 16:41
Bubba wrote:
To begin with, who cares? And finally, who cares?
09-26-2008 14:22
gerald wrote:
poor kid
He's mighty noble in looking out for his kid's well-being by being so honest. Let's be honest and admit that the baby needs a mother. No doubt people will respond that there are plenty of bad mothers out there, but that doesn't give him the right to bring a kid into this world without one. Might selfish in my opinion.
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