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Coming out to parents

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by Lizz10, May 3, 2017.

  1. Lizz10

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    I'm scared about coming out to my parents a) because they still have a major influence on my life and I still depend on them for almost everything, if it goes wrong I don't know what I'd do and b) because being non-binary is still debated on as being an actual gender, I don't want to be put in a situation where I come out and everyone denies that as a gender, this happened with some friends a few weeks ago, so I'm absolutely terrified but I also really want to come out to them as because I'm gender fluid I want stereotypical girl things like make up, skirts and dresses and high heels, when all I have at the moment is stereotypical boy stuff, which makes me feel sorta restricted.:help:
     
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    You know you parents best. Are they consevative? What do they think of LGBT issues in general? How do they react if they see an LGBT character in a movie? How did they grow up?

    You never know for sure how your parents will react but it might be a good idea to find out if your parents are kin of homophobic or not. If not, go for it. If they are, take it slowly, one step at a time.
     
  3. Lizz10

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    Yeah, thanks, it's just bringing it up, how do I bring up what do you think of non-binary genders in a conversation?