Should I stay in not?

You should tell them, you'll feel better after you do.

 

I'm the same age as you and was in the same position a few weeks ago. I decided to let some of my closest friends know that I am gay, but asked them not to go around telling everyone since I don't want a big deal being made out of my sexuality. I feel a LOT better after coming out, just knowing that I have someone to talk to, and if I meet someone (hopefully not too long away) at least some people already know

As for telling your parents that is entirely up to you. If you genuinely think they will have no problem then telling them face to face would be a good option. If you are struggling with what to say, perhaps a letter might do?

All the best to you

 

At some point you will probably want to bring a BF home, if you come out now you won't have to be making up stories as to how you met etc. and you will be able to just be yourself around him. When you start up a relationship you don't want the closet to get in the way.

Good luck

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If you feel too uncomfortable saying it out loud, write it. It clears your head of all the fog, and makes you think things through. All of my outings have been online for that very reason.

The real challenge, though, is who to tell first.

 

Tell them

 

I think that if you live in a welcoming environment, then the easiest thing would be to just come out and say it. That way theres no misunderstandings!
As for a way to come out, theres several options.
I mean, you could come out blatantly. Just straight up (haha, get my joke?) say, "I'm gay."
Don't apologize for it, because there isn't a reason to.
You could text/email them, or write them a letter, if you feel uncomfortable with saying it.
Its a matter of preference.

Good luck!