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Help with coming out letter

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by Split Arrows, Sep 29, 2013.

  1. Split Arrows

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    As I'm sure many of you are aware from reading some of my past posts, I am absolutely scared to death to come out to my grandfather. I have tried so many times to do this in person but always freeze at the last minute. I have decided that the best way to come out to him and my grandmother is with a letter, but I want to make sure it's perfect before I send it. I'm posting it below and would appreciate any help that you can offer, thanks.

     
  2. LadyApp

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    First congratulations about your coming out actions for a happier you. It might sound silly but it gets better.
    Like you say in your letter it may sound impersonal to make a letter but can be a bit more subtle than confronting the situation face to face.
    I wrote myself a letter to my parents where I mainly told them who I was, how I felt at first when I realize who I was: my emotions, confusion, and lack of guide. Then how I needed to find myself and the journey I engage in being truth and honorable by being the person who they raised and yet my own and different.
    I remember I wrote something like as time went by and people knew about me, it just didn't feel right not to tell them how I was and how this also affected the way I chose to live my life.
    The main idea about being bisexual and yet the same daughter they love was out there and gladly they were very supportive and loving.

    So i really wish you the same and your letter sounds very loving and honest so I will encourage you to open up, share your feelings too -remind them you still are a human-feeling being.

    Hugs!!
     
  3. Silver Sparrow

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    Good for you! You might just want to explain what bisexual means, and that it shouldn't impact their love for you.