Hey everyone! So I'm planning on coming out to my mom next month but I'm really scared to come out to her face to face. Like I don't think I can do that. She is really conservative and anyways, I thought about writing her a letter. in fact I've already written it but I feel bad about having to tell her by letter. I know it's kind of a popular way to come out to your parents but I've told everyone else so far (my brother, dad, and best friend) in person. I think it would give her more time to think alone and would be less of a mess for both of us but I also wouldn't be able to be there to talk to her right away. What do you guys think about coming out by letter?
You know what's best. I think that a letter is a great idea! It will give your mother time to digest what you have to say before she makes a response.
I support your idea of a coming out letter. In fact, this thread may help you with that: http://emptyclosets.com/forum/coming-out-advice/139221-letters.html#post2128789 Good luck
whatever way makes you the most comfortable is the best. there is no WRONG way of coming out. a letter is a great idea, I hope it goes well
I came out in a similar way (email because I didn't have any paper and I didn't want to lose my courage) and it worked beautifully. Good luck.
I did it via text. I get my thoughts and feelings out better by writing them out rather than saying them. The only people I told in person was one friend, my brother, and coworkers. And I guess anyone else who I have to come out to due to invisibility.
Can you combine methods? What if you said you'd like to talk about something with her but because you're afraid you won't get your ideas across clearly, you've written it down and would like her to read it and you'll wait with her so you can talk about it afterwards? If you can, maybe make sure the letter addresses the comments or questions you imagine she might have while reading it so you don't have think too much on the spot. Good luck.
