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Coming out to kids

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by Outandabout1120, Oct 12, 2016.

  1. Outandabout1120

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    Hi! I am a divorced mom of 3 kids ages 14, 10 and 6 and am dating another woman. We live together but not many people know about us. I really want to be open but want my kids to hear from me firsthand. Any advice on how to tell them? I don't want it to be awkward and am clueless on how to approach it. When given the opportunity I've said things like "some girls date girls", etc. so they know it happens lol but just not sure how to go about telling them about me and their "roommate."

    Thanks for any advice!! :slight_smile:
     
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    Perhaps go out to meal with all the kids and her first and ask what they think of her after, and then proceed to tell them. [Or that's how I've seen them do it in movies]
     
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    Ah...I guess you just need to be prepared for their reaction including the negative ones. Just tell them you like a woman. Keep it simple.