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Coming out to grandparents

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by MewDew, Jan 15, 2017.

  1. MewDew

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    My grandparents will be visiting me next weekend and I don't know how to come out to them. They are conservative Christians and I have no idea what their stance on the LGBTQ+ community is. Politics aren't the kind of thing I talk to with my grandparents. I know that they love me and I think that they will be okay with it, but all of the nagging "what-ifs" are making me really nervous. Any advice?
     
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    Are your parents supportive? If they are, you could talk to your grandparents while your parents are in the room as well. That way, your grandparents will know that the rest of your family supports you and maybe take what you are saying more serious (e.g. be less likely to say it's "just a phase" or something like that.)

    Of course, if you want to talk to them privately, that's also fine. If you're not sure about their opinion on LGBTQ+ topics yet and you don't want to come out straight away, you could start the conversation by telling them about "a friend" who's bi or mention some LGBTQ+ topic from the media.

    I hope everything goes well and wish you all the best for coming out!
     
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    Thank you so much for your advice!