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How can I come out to my family??

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by Zak, Nov 28, 2007.

  1. Zak

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    How can I come out to my family? I haven't told anone I am gay yet. I ned advice.:kiss:
     
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    Well, you have come to the right place! I think will come to like EC alot.
    Coming out to your family is no easy task, coming out to my parents was the hardest thing I have ever done, but once it is done, you will be happy about it, I promise.
    Well I would recommend telling a close friend or some one else close who is "gay friendly" if you have one, because they can give you support in coming out.
    You will need to set up a plan as to how you want to come out, both parents at once, or one at a time.
    You need to be careful in coming out and it will depend on how gay friendly your parents are and how religion plays a part in your household.

    There are alot of things to consider when coming out.
    If you would like to talk to me, feel free to find me on aim or pm me

    Also, these people can really help you make a coming out plan and determine how you should go about it:

    GLBT National Help center...
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    Toll-free 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)

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    Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm, Pacific Time
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    Saturday from Noon to 5pm, Eastern Time)

    Email: [email protected]

    The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline provides telephone and email peer-counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.

    All of our services are free and confidential.


    Hope that helped a bit..
    -Bryan

    PS- it is really cool that you want to come out at 13, At 13, I was so deep in the closet, I couldn't find the door
     
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    good question. i dont even know where to start with all this processs. maybe because i was married and people expect me to be 100% straight
    what a mess, uh?
     
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    I tried to tell my mom today, but it felt like she was not there and I was talking to someone who doesnt care. IDK if I should come out to her, who should I come out to first?
     
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    Did you actually say it and she wasn't listening?
     
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    i did say it, IDK if she ignored it on purpose or not. When she gets back from the store, im gonna tell her with no interuptions.
     
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    The first stage of grief is denial. Maybe she did hear it but she refuses to listen.
     
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    I think Becky has hit the nail on the head. I know it is important for you to tell your mum but you are also going to have to help her come to terms with what you are saying.