1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

I came out to my parents!

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by Canterpiece, Jun 1, 2017.

  1. Canterpiece

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2015
    Messages:
    1,769
    Likes Received:
    108
    Location:
    England
    Gender:
    Female
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Lesbian
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    So, I made a thread about coming out to my parents before- and now I've finally done it! :eusa_danc

    I gave my mum a coming out letter I'd written as we were exchanging cards and presents (it's my birthday!), and she hugged me and said "Aw (insert name here), we love and support you no matter what and we've always kind of suspected- but I wish you'd told me sooner instead of suffering in silence (I wrote a little about the bullying I went through in the letter)".

    Haven't told my dad yet but I have a feeling that my mum is going to tell him, if she hasn't already. I'll have to see when he gets back home.

    Well I guess the rainbow dream-catcher they got me years ago makes sense now. XD :lol:
     
    #1 Canterpiece, Jun 1, 2017
    Last edited: Jun 1, 2017
    Wanderlost likes this.
  2. ShortButSweet

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2017
    Messages:
    161
    Likes Received:
    79
    Location:
    UK
    Gender:
    Female
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    Happy birthday. It must feel amazing?! Good on you for mustering the courage and being true to yourself. It's so nice to here it when people get the love respect and support they deserve. Your experience will hopefully encourage others to do the same.
     
  3. Canterpiece

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2015
    Messages:
    1,769
    Likes Received:
    108
    Location:
    England
    Gender:
    Female
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Lesbian
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    My dad just came in, my mum told him about the letter. He says that it doesn't bother him. :slight_smile: I'm just happy I finally did it and that they were so accepting! (!)
     
    Wanderlost likes this.
  4. Quantumreality

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2016
    Messages:
    4,311
    Likes Received:
    329
    Location:
    Arizona, USA
    Gender:
    Male
    Gender Pronoun:
    He
    Sexual Orientation:
    Bisexual
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    Congratulations, Canterpiece!:thumbsup: That's wonderful! You must feel like a great weight has been lifted from your shoulders!:slight_smile:

    Oh, and Happy Birthday!:grin:
     
  5. 6qurious9

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 12, 2017
    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Land of endless rain, UK
    Awesome news! :eusa_dancHAPPY BIRTHDAY!:eusa_danc
     
  6. Humbly Me

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2017
    Messages:
    2,072
    Likes Received:
    311
    Location:
    California
    Gender:
    Male
    Gender Pronoun:
    He
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Out Status:
    Some people
    I find the way you came out super cute, like when kittens wrestle with each other. Glad your family is accepting, and happy bday!!! (Even though I'm probably late now XD)
     
    #6 Humbly Me, Jun 2, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Jun 2, 2017
  7. swimmingfly

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2017
    Messages:
    226
    Likes Received:
    24
    Location:
    North Carolina
    Gender:
    Male (trans*)
    Gender Pronoun:
    He
    Sexual Orientation:
    Straight
    Out Status:
    A few people
    Happy late birthday dude! that's awesome!
     
  8. dreamingfreely

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2017
    Messages:
    314
    Likes Received:
    260
    Location:
    San Diego
    Gender:
    Female
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Bisexual
    Out Status:
    Family only
    Congratulations. Did it feel liberating?
     
  9. taical

    taical Guest

    Congrats! I'm really happy for you.
     
  10. novena

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2017
    Messages:
    43
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    london
    Well done! I'm so proud of you
     
  11. SillyGoose

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2016
    Messages:
    501
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Manchester, UK
    Gender:
    Male
    Gender Pronoun:
    He
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Out Status:
    All but family
  12. Humbly Me

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2017
    Messages:
    2,072
    Likes Received:
    311
    Location:
    California
    Gender:
    Male
    Gender Pronoun:
    He
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Out Status:
    Some people
    Yay!!!
     
    #12 Humbly Me, Jun 4, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Jun 4, 2017
  13. HerRainbow

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2017
    Messages:
    251
    Likes Received:
    10
    Location:
    Yorkshire
    Gender:
    Female
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Lesbian
    Out Status:
    A few people
    Happy belated birthday! And congrats on having the courage to come out to your parents. That's really awesome :slight_smile:
     
  14. Canterpiece

    Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2015
    Messages:
    1,769
    Likes Received:
    108
    Location:
    England
    Gender:
    Female
    Gender Pronoun:
    She
    Sexual Orientation:
    Lesbian
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    It felt like quite a shock, in that it took awhile for me to take in that I'd actually done it. But once that blew over, everything went back to normal and all the insecurities/ fears I had went away. :slight_smile:
     
    #14 Canterpiece, Jun 5, 2017
    Last edited: Jun 5, 2017