Manchester Gay Man's Open Letter To His Sister's Bully Goes Viral

A young man from Manchester has been telling us he's completely overwhelmed by the response he's had - after his Facebook letter to his sister's bully went viral

Joe Flinder's 11 year old sister Lola was picked on at school - all because her brother was gay

The 21-year-old told us the post started off with anger but then he realised he felt sorry for the boy who'd been brought up thinking it was wrong to be gay.

“I mean, I’m a softie towards Lola, I always have been. But it’s really nice to get people messaging saying, I’m going to be like this with my sibling. I’m going to tell them, there’s people I haven’t told in the family…

“And there’s people saying that because of this they’re going to tell their family, and that’s the best feeling in the world.”

And you can read the full letter below:

“An open letter to the odious little toad who gave my baby sister a hard time for having a gay big brother. I just wanted to give an example of what a decent upbringing looks like. This is a photo I took of us at the gay pride parade, which she asked to attend with me. I think that's pretty cool of an eleven year old, don't you?

I've never known such an accepting, compassionate, loving child and I don't want your hate-filled existence making her any less than she is.

I'm not confrontational but this is a nerve I wouldn't touch if I were you. Thankfully, you're a dying breed and I imagine this is the last generation that'll have to endure narrow-minded tools.

I think she's pretty great, and she's prouder than ever to tell people her brother is gay. So enjoy spreading hate to nobody that gives a toss.”