Just came out to my first family member, my brother (whose just over a year older than me). I’ve only came out to two friends before this. This is how it transpired (after around 8 years of knowing/hiding that I’m bisexual and being worried to tell anyone)... He’s in his bed, getting ready to sleep, I come in and: Me: Can I tell you something Him: Yeh what M: Basically, I’m bisexual H: Oh right nice... how’d you know M: I just do H: Ok cool M: cool I’m gonna tell mum and dad tomorrow H: cool M: you like got any questions? H: nah, I know loads of bisexual people M: Yeh, a few people you know are H: yeh M: alright well, night H: night Yes, our interaction really was that short. He’s not the most emotionally engaging person as you can tell so not too sure on his actually thoughts but I’m kinda just happy he brushed it off like it was nothing aha, makes me feel kinda stupid for feeling like it was a big deal though. But yeh that is my story of coming out to my first family member! ♂️
Congratulations on coming out to him; great that it went so well. Let us know how coming out to your parents went. Good luck.
Congratulations and don't take your brother's lack of response as disinterest. In many ways his 'so what?' response is the benchmark. I long for the day when it will be like that for all of us - a total non-issue. Hope your parents are supportive too. Let us know how it goes.
OtherMe.....Like the others who have replied to your post...Congratulations! However, I wouldn't worry too much about your brother's lack of enthusiasm, some people are just like that and then...he may have already figured it out! While to you it is a very big thing, it doesn't seem to be so with him. I guess that's better than a violent, negative reaction! You will most likely get a wide range of reactions as you come out to people. Again, congrats and keep us posted here on EC about how coming out goes for you. Remember, you are a part of our LGBTQ+ Family and we do care! .....David
Hi OtherMe, It has been two weeks since you posted. I hope you didn’t get punished or your internet privileges taken away. You still there? Did it go ok with your parents?
