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Family, and the Difficulties that Come with it.

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by UndercoverGypsy, Jul 28, 2013.

  1. UndercoverGypsy

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    Hey, guys. I've made threads about this topic before, and I don't want to have to make another thread on it, but it feels like I have to. First some quick background on the main idea of the aforementioned threads:

    Ever since I first came to terms with being gay, I've had infinite trouble telling my extremely pro-gay, left-wing mother about it for reasons unknown. The gist of it is that while I have already told 3 of my friends that I'm gay with no problems, the moment I'm in front of my mom, I physically can't force the words out of myself. It's frustrating as fuck, and it pisses me the hell off. Every time I mention this, I get the same response; "come out with a letter". I like the idea, and it's probably what I'll do in the end, but I have a few questions about it beforehand.

    So, as a little update, yesterday I made a thread entitled "Ohhhh Shit" about the fact that my older brother may or may not have seen some (gay) porn on my laptop. Everyone suggested that I come out to him, and that has led to some interesting events. Sadly, I found out that my severe troubles with coming out to my mom seem to apply to all my family.

    Now, back to the main topic. Firstly, I have absolutely no clue what I should write in a letter to my mom. Secondly, I have no idea when to give it to her, seeing as we are both on holiday and there's no time I can just give it to her and leave the house for her to have some time to think it over alone. Lastly, I just got a phone, and I'm thinking that maybe coming out via text wouldn't be such a bad thing - despite how impersonal it seems.

    I don't know, I just need some decent advice because I don't know what to do. Also, my brother is at camp for the week, so if I'm coming out to my mom, now might be the time. Sorry that was so long...