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I’m trying to tell my parents, but this is so much harder than I thought. You see, we live in the middle of the Bible belt, in Tennessee, so it’s definitely “wrong” to be attracted to the same sex here. My whole life I’ve been told it’s a sin. My dad is the one I’m really worried about. I think mother will be shocked and confused for a bit, but dad is a bit crazy conservative. I’m so scared of what he’ll say/do to me if I tell him. I’m not even really sure what to say to them. I don’t want to write them a letter, because I’m big on verbal communication, and I think for me, that would be a bit of a cop-out. (Not saying that if you came out by letter you’re a pansy, just for me personally it would be a bit cowardly) I really didn’t know it was this hard. I really applaud anyone who has gone through this, especially those of you with religious parents like mine. It’s a hard time. If you’ve had this experience and have any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.
On a good note though, I did tell my sister. She’s completely cool with it. I also told my best guy friend (who’s gay) and he said “You know, I figured.” My best girl friend was cool with it too, seeing as she’s bisexual. It feels very good to be out to them.
