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In high school I sat my dad down and came out to him as bi. I was nervous because I was starting to develop feelings for a guy, we’re now highschool sweethearts, and he told me, “as long as you’re happy, I’m happy. Don’t let anyone take that away from you”. On the other hand, my mom did not take it well at all, but she eventually got over it because she began to realize my boy is, “not too bad” as she says haha.
I came out in junior year of college to my whole fam. Given my parents are significantly older (I’m 26 and my dad is in his 70s), I wasn’t sure how they’d react. The whole “coming out” experience turned out well for me. I think realizing that my parents just want me to be healthy and happy at the end of the day. Even though, they might get mad at me for a few days, months, or even years - that’s just their process of learning and embracing, which could take time. They will come around eventually. I’d rather allow them take the time to learn about homosexuality than hiding it for the rest of my life.
I'm bisexual. I think my friends have always known, and they are pretty chill with it. I never had a "coming out" moment, and I am pretty open when I talk about my partners with my friends and peers. My parents and siblings don't know though... It's too awkward of a conversation for me.
I’m gay. Came out to my parents in high school. It was much harder then back in 2003. They were hesitant, let’s not speak of this again. We’re are Catholic. But later on they were super supportive of my now husband. They’ve both pasted away now. Life happens at hyper-speed and I’ve never regretted coming out to my family. Just be yourself. :)
Thanks for sharing D1. This resonated with me. My parents are are very religious (Christian) and have made many anti-LGBT comments while I was growing up so I’m quite scared to come out to them. I’m 24 now and bi, dating my partner who is same sex as me.