How to come out to my parents by treesoflove

"Very few things have made my stomach churn like coming out to my parents."

How I did it: Everybody knew.  It was obvious.  I even told my sister, not a huge deal.  Parents?  A completely different story.  I don't know of anyone who wouldn't have the slightest fear of having their parents look at them differently for the rest of their life.  I had my chance once, in middle school, when, in the car, my mom asked me about my sexuality (let's just say there were plenty of signs).  I couldn't tell her I was completely gay, but some of it was resolved, though I didn't feel any better.

A few years later I knew I had to say something, and after traveling to Europe, it was time.

Lessons & tips: Be cautious, considerate and gentle with their feelings.

Do some research if the situation has the potential to get messy.


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Dec 02, 2008, 05:34PM PST | 3 comments | 13 cheers


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elizaveta

respect

your simplicity does it justice,
and the way you seem to handle the jandal is unbelievably cool.
thank for sharing,
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May 06, 11:23PM PDT

Kasey. his arms are all around me and his tongue in my eyes.

Congradulations on working up the courage.
I wish I had this option. Sadly my brother was annoyed at me one day and suddenly told my mum. I cried, forever, such an inconsiderate shit.
Although we’re all happy families now.
But I’m just pansexual, which isn’t as hard to tell than full homosexuality.
I’m glad you found the strength.
Major respect to you.

May 10, 08:30AM PDT | Respond to this


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