It is sad. My family knew he would do it one day as I'm sure his did as well. We were so happy to hear that he came out because we knew he was finally happy. He waited until he left for college I think because of the fear from his parents.
I'm glad that I was never forced to be a girly girl. I would have hated my childhood. I played with mud pies, worms, dirt and toy trucks! I loved every minute of it.