A note from a gay man’s youngest brother has gone viral, touching thousands of people.
Erick Endres came home from work three days ago to find an envelope on his pillow. Inside was a handwritten note from his straight brother, Sean.
The letter read:
Erick,
I just want to let you know that I love you. We don’t have time in this life to be sad or hide who we really are because before you know it, it could be too late.
Love whoever you want, just love hard. I support and will support you in any way possible. I know we’re not the closest, but I just wanna let you know that I know and I don’t care because it doesn’t change you as a person.
So if you ever need to get anything off your chest, I’m right here. You don’t have to find your identity alone!
I love, I care, and I support you, Erick.
Love, Sean
I have something incredibly humbling to share with you. Earlier today, I came home from work, and found a card in an envelope placed on top of my pillow with my name. Inside the envelope was a card/letter handwritten by my youngest brother. He knows and accepts me. pic.twitter.com/MhybNdeWkO
— Erick (@erickend) September 11, 2018
“Love whoever you want, just love hard.”
Wow.
According to Endres, the outpouring of love on his Twitter feed since he shared the note has been incredible.
I can’t believe this tweet has blown up! I’m incredibly humbled for all the love and support I’ve received from not only my brother, but the people that have liked and shared this. I felt that I had to share it because maybe I can help someone who has been struggling like I have.
— Erick (@erickend) September 11, 2018
Like people are tweeting me these beautiful things, their own stories, their own photos, their own experiences. I’m so humbled right now and the amount of support and love from a world of strangers is beyond incredible.
— Erick (@erickend) September 13, 2018
We all read so many stories of gay folks being turned away by family, how uplifting to read something so powerful and direct in its love.
Thanks, Erick, for sharing.
