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"fixable"

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by thesilentpoet, Nov 18, 2008.

  1. thesilentpoet

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    I came out two years ago to my parents. We've only talked about me being gay twice. And yet, they still think I'm "fixable." How do I prove to them I'm not?
     
  2. Mickey

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    Give it time. When they see for themselves that nothing changes,that's all the "proof" you need.
     
  3. xequar

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    Just keep being you and give it time. You're still young, so your parents likely haven't adapted to the fact that you're becoming a hormonal teenager, with hormones that lead you not-straight. Once you start seeing someone, that'll help drive the point home quite a bit.

    Like I said, give it time.
     
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    At age 14, you don't. The common (mis)perception is that everything a 14-year-old feels is "a phase" that they'll "grow out of". The only cure for this is time, when months and years go by, and the phase hasn't worn off yet. :slight_smile:

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  5. Jesse Jinx

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    You can't really prove anything quite yet. I agree with xequar in that once you start to see someone, it'll really show them what's going on. Time time time. :grin:
     
  6. RonApple

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    Um, since you came out two years ago, that would have made u 12, so when you told then they probably just thought it was the phase as all the how-to-raise-a-teenager books say. I read a couple just outa curiosity. The good news is that your parents will realise that it isn't just a phase, i was like your parents, i also thought it was just a phase for a few years.

    Just give them time, when the time is right the conversation will pop up again, and they will eventually start realizing who you are. Good Luck :slight_smile: