Need some courage to come out!

i think that's relatively "easy" (and by easy i mean hard, coming out is not really easy at all), than if you sit down and talk with them. it'll certainly be a shock to them, good or bad, they'll need a cushion to help them process the information, and you'll be that cushion. you see, i once thought it was a good idea to casually tell my mum i was gay and then go off to bed, but god knows how she'd react, and how'd i face her the next morning etc.? i thinka letter is good, even if you do write two words - "i'm gay" - but be sure to talk to them afterwards. walking off could lead to confusion and misunderstandings. that's how i see it anyway. good luck and be brave

 

If you feel that the time is right and that you will get the support needed then go for it, just remember that you have the support of the EC forums.
Writing a letter may help you overcome the anxiety and again if you feel that you are more comfortable doing it this way then that's fine.
If you manage to go ahead and give them the note then I wish you all the very best, keep posting and never feel alone :icon_bigg

 

It's totally natural and understandable, fear of what reaction you will get is something that happens to all of us. Don't feel rushed, only when it's time to tell people will you feel it in your own heart (*hug*)

 

Well Matty, although coming out is a very personal decision and everyone has their own way of going about it, I would say that the best option always is to have a face to face chat. Somehow we guys tend to overthink things and make them seem worse than they are. I know coming out is scary. But trust me it is better out than in. You will feel so relaxed. Most parents will be supportive, and even if they aren't, at least you will know.
Just take a deep breath, calm yourself and speak to them as their confident son who is sure of himself. They might have questions for you, so you need to be calm and level headed to assure them everything's ok.
Good luck and take care

 

Good luck, I'm rooting for you! Everything's gonna be fine

 

You're welcome. So excited for you!! Keep us posted mate.

 

i haven't come out to my parents, so i don't have advice in that respect, but i did come out to a few friends. all i can say is that the feeling afterwards is great, and you will feel so much better.

 

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

 

(!) WELL DONE (!)
I can imagine that you feel so much happier and that you don't have the world sitting on your shoulders now ?
No more hiding, the future is bright now and I wish you all the very best :eusa_clap

 

well done buddy wish you all the best.

 

Congrats that's awesome!! (!)

 

Congrats!

 

Wooooo congratulations! Glad everything went well for you!