I'm only out to my four friends, and really think I should come out to at least my family, but I don't want them to make a big deal about it. Is there any way that I can make my coming out to my family just... normal?
I just read in another post the idea of wearing a pride bracelet. People may ask you why you wear it, or even simpler it would be if they just ask "are you lesbian or something?"
Of course! Close your eyes and vision this! You're at the dinner table with the fam talking and what not and then when there's a short moment of silence just say I'm gay and then they'll tell you it's okay and give you lots of hugs and kisses and oh it'll be so lovely!
Well, it depends on a lot of variables, but for the average family, yes, I believe it's going to be a big deal. I came out to my children about four months ago, and it's still not something they've accepted. Everyone handles things differently, though.
While you can try not to make it a big deal, I agree that whether or not it's taken like that is really up to your family. If they feel like they need to talk about it to get their heads around it, accommodate them but just make it clear that you don't want to make a big deal out of it Just remember that even while they accept it, it can still come as a bit of a shock
Hi! I think it really depends on your family, but if you don't want it to be a big deal then maybe just find a way to bring it up in a conversation? Say, if you turned the topic towards the LGBTQ+ community or a celebrity that belongs to it or something? I personally don't like how coming out is always made out to be a huge thing, I mean, sure, it is for some people and that's cool, good for them, but if you don't want it to be a big deal then there's no reason it should be. In any event, I wish you luck!
I just casually mentioned that I went to a gay club with a friend. My Mom was like "why did you go to a gay bar? Are you gay?" I was like "..." "Oh".
