come out to my parents

I don’t know why I waited so long to do it. It wasn’t a big deal after all. It all started with this rough patch I had with my gf and because we’re in a LDR, things were rough and my college datelines weren’t helping at all. My mom happened to be visiting me and she caught me crying in my room. When I finally told her, she confessed that she knew about it some time ago but had given me a benefit of a doubt. But she was alright and even said that my life was my own and she was going to be supportive as long as I was happy. She was even tried to cheer me up by going shopping with me. I’m not really the shopping type but I just thought it was sweet of her. Plus, later I asked my Dad if my Mom had told him anything; to which he replied that he knew before my Mom did. I couldn’t help but laughed and it made me wonder what the hell have I been so worried about in the first place? Anyway, for everybody reading this, thanks for your cheers and support. For everyone whose planning to come out, I think it’s all about timing. It’s good to come out to your parents but I doubt all parents are as accepting as mine(to which I’m grateful for), but for what it’s worth; it’ll save you a lot of heartache and suffering. Do it when you’re ready and when you think your parents are ready to listen to you as an adult and respect your decision. Arguing about it isn’t going to help except strain relationships. Everyone’s expectation of their kids or parents is different, so be patient at all costs. Rome was never built in a day.

The most surprising thing happened the other day. My dad and I were both at a book fair and there was a booth selling used books. Being the bookworms that we were, we browsed around. Out of blue, he pulls out a book and hands it over to me saying that it may be of interest to me. I looked down at the book and my jaw nearly dropped when the title read ‘300 most commonly asked questions about gay and lesbians’. He spoke nothing of it but eventually bought the book for me when we checked out. How very shocking. Previously, he bought me countless books about cats when I mentioned wanting to own one.

My gf was surprised about it. Maybe it wouldn’t be too hard to come out afterall, although he still disagrees with it. I guess I can’t force him to agree with my sexuality but at least he’s willing to listen and love me enough to let me make my own decisions. My best friend suggests that my parents live near the river in Egypt and they probably already know but don’t want to ask about it because they may not be ready to deal with it yet. Either way, I’m being optimistic. Still not the right time to come out yet, but at least now my mind is more at ease.