Author who doesn't want to offend
Hello! As the title says, I'm working on a short story. I would like to ask some questions if thats ok?
One of my main characters is Jewish, gay and from a long line of military veterans. For context, I'm a trans man, I'm AroAce, I grew up Christian, and I'm a veteran.
The character feels pressure to be straight and to serve in the military. He is also from a mixed faith family. I can write from a Christian and veteran perspective easily, along with the pressure to be straight. I don't know what its like to be Jewish or what it may be like living at that intersection.
Additionally, MC will find out about a great grandpa who served in WWII. The g grandpa is suspected to have been in love with another man during the war. It will be based on some old letters. It will make MC feel less alone. He'll find out later from another source that it was true. This side of the family is Jewish. MC is named after this grandpa.
Given the time frame, the subject matter and that I'm not Jewish, I don't want to come off offensive. I do want to give as accurate a portrayal as possible. MC is an adult and not practicing, if that helps.
Any feedback is appreciated.