I just came out to my parents

[BlueRose]

So, I just came out to my parents. They weren't angry or upset or anything like that, but they weren't terribly enthusiastic either. My dad had a similar experience with his brother, and he says he is reminiscing about then. I asked him what he was feeling, but he said he hadn't clarified his feeling into words yet and needed some more time to think. My mom said the same thing, so I asked them if they wanted some time alone to think about it and they said yes. I told them that I would be there to answer any questions they might have. And that was just a few minutes ago. At least they didn't throw me out of the house?

[sngl]

Well I think that's great! Congrats!! (!) And I hope they'll be OK with it....be sure to stay open with them and explain everything they might be interested in :thumbsup:

[SpikySpice]

Yay, congratulation ^^

Well, it is normal that some oarents got shocked when first time we come out to them, but yeah , time will make tehm feel better

At least yoru parents didnt explode, it's a good sign, good job, and nah, No parents want to throw their kids out of the house, dosent matter who they are

[Midnight Angel]

congrats! and thats true they didnt blow up at you so that must be a good sign

[Jim1454]

WOW! That's great! It sounds like you handled it very well - you're wise beyond your years!

[BlueRose]

WOW! That's great! It sounds like you handled it very well - you're wise beyond your years!

No, I've just gotten some great advice from wonderful and supportive people.

[Ilayis]

Well congrats on coming out to your parents.Yes,at least they didn't kick you out of the house!

[Torture]

Congrats on coming out to you're parents man!

[Louise]

Well done, the worst is over now. If you want to understand what your parents are feeling take a look at

http://www.emptyclosets.com/forum/showthread.php?t=930

It helped me understand my inner turmoil when my son came out to me a few months ago.
I don't think you can hope that your parents will be enthusiastic, especially at first when the bomb lands right on their heads but at least they are open to think about it and talk to you.

Communication is the key in all this. If your parents don't bring it up within the next few days / week you might need to bring it up yourself. I know in my case I waited for my son to say something, he waited for me to say something and two weeks dragged by before I had the nerve and courage to talk to him about it. It was a huge relief for us both.

Keep up the good work, you are on the right tracks :kiss: