First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone who replied to my post or sent me a private message. I wasn't expecting such a warm welcome considering I'm a *gasp* PARENT! haha
It meant a lot to hear that I handled his 'confession' in a positve manner. I felt pretty good about it, but to hear others tell me I did good just reinforces the fact.

My son hasn't brought up the subject again since our initial conversation, but between Halloween and him breaking his hand (on the afternoon of Halloween nonetheless!) I don't think it's been forefront in his mind.

I have scheduled an appointment with a child psychologist though - not because I think he's sick, but because I want to give him another avenue in which to explore these feelings.
He went to sessions with this doctor last year due to behavior issues, and I know he trusts this man.
I realize that while he's already confided in me, he may be frightened to open up completely to me. And if he's not talking to me then I want him talking with someone with whom he feels safe and who will give him the proper information to any questions he may ask.


I hope you all don't mind if I hang around and read your posts - I'm learning alot about how to deal with negativity and how to help my son be whoever it is that he is.

Thanks again...and eventually I'll reply to those who sent me private messages. I don't get online very much, so it may take me some time...but trust that your advice and encouragement mean a lot to me.