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Gotta Love "That" Cousin

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by David21201, Nov 27, 2014.

  1. David21201

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    ok happy thanksgiving.
    So my family has a huge feast. yaddayaddayadda. Anyway I was bored as HELL cause I'm the oldest of my generation and im 'too young' for the next generation so I drew two female symbols intertwinning on my hand where nobody would notice. Well my stepdad noticed and asked what it was. I denied it was even there. He wrestled my hand to look at it but I rubbed it to the point of no recognition. Well after that, my older cousin, lets call her C, called me over to her. She's out as a bisexual and not everybody approves. Her roommate/best friend/girlfriend that really isnt her girlfriend came to X-mas last year with C. M (C's roommate) told C after they got home that she thought I was a lesbian. C asked me if I was and I nodded and told her about my gf. She gave me a huge ass hug and said my secret was safe. I guess it was because I was the first to know about her too... haha... then after that C said she was taking me to Con in June! yay!
    So i guess to my question now.
    How should I tell my gf about C knowing?
    How should I handle any further questions my stepfather asks?
     
  2. idefygravity

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    Your girlfriend should hopefully support you and have no problem that your cousin knows. It's your family, and she should respect that. You should just tell her. It shouldn't be a big deal.

    As to your second question, for me, I denied to my mom that I was a lesbian for so long. I actually still do. Though, if she asked me right now, I might tell her the truth.
    I knew that I depended on her a lot, and if she didn't accept me, I don't know what I'd do. After all, my mom's the only parent I have.

    However, as to your stepfather, I see no reason why you can't just avoid the subject or just deny any accusations he makes. I'm not saying lying is a good thing, but I don't really see it as a lie. You would just be not bringing up something you're not comfortable addressing with him. Plus, you're 13. You have plenty of time in the future for him to know.

    I wish you the best of luck!
     
  3. Oh hai

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    That's great! Wish I had a family member I felt like I could trust! As for your gf, just tell her, shouldn't be a big deal. As for stepdad, I think maybe you should deny it. so basically what idefygravity said.