Yup! It's probably rude to speculate on the orienation and assignments of others, but I'm not at all surprised (ho ho ho, right on)! I am so glad you were finally able to take this first important step--it undoubtedly took a lot of courage to tell your mother, and while I'm glad she's coming along, I'm sorry it's a process. *hugs*

Have you ever read http://www.khaoskomix.com/? Tom's story would be of a lot of interest to you.