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I Just Told My Mom About Me Questioning

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by armsoutfarther, Aug 14, 2012.

  1. armsoutfarther

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    I did it! I told my mom thought I was maybe gay or bisexual, and that I didn't really know. She took it really well. I was so nervous and she kept on asking me what was going on so I told her (really awkwardly) and she was sort of surprised. At first my mom said I was probably straight and that I was bi-curious but I told her that it'll probably be better if I didn't label myself as anything until I finally know for sure.

    My mom told me that she could get me a counselor to help me sort it out, and that we could get some books about it. She was totally okay with it and said that if I was with a boy or a girl, she didn't care as long they loved me. She also said that a boy will catch my eye and I said maybe it'll be a girl. And she told me that she'll tell my dad because he has a right to know.

    So in all, I think it went well. I gave her a hug in the end. It just felt really surreal.
     
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    That's awesome!! I'm glad that she is accepting of you!! Congrats!!
     
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    Surreal is definitely a good way to describe it. It'll sink in (for you) a bit more after a little while. Enjoy the feeling - congrats!
     
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    Well done for being brave and honest.
     
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    Yay! I'm so proud of you and your mom! And happy for you as well. I know it takes a lot to come out, even if it's to someone you KNOW will love and accept you regardless. Been there, done that. So I'm really happy to hear it went well. Congrats, darling. <3
     
  6. armsoutfarther

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    Thanks! :slight_smile: I feel better now that I can talk about it with my mom without it being awkward.
     
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    Woohoo!! :eusa_clap
    It's still kind of awkward for me to talk about girls with my Mom, but I'm glad she listens to me. I'm so happy for u, congrats :thumbsup:
     
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    Thank you! :icon_bigg She told my dad this morning and I haven't gotten to talk to him alone yet but he seemed great today and my parents both showed me a GLBTQ organization center they're going to call so I can go there.
     
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    You, Miss, have amazing parents. Thats Great. It will be nice to have their support in the future when you start dealing with potential partner too. Best of luck to all three of you ^_^
     
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    I am in the same position is you, I recently posted a thread called
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    I wasn't sure what else to call it
    If you want to have a read through that have a look at the comments that might help you. I think a counsellor is a good idea, I already have one and she gave me points I hadn't thought about
     
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    That's like a perfect coming out. Way to go!
     
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    I am going through the exact same thing you are :slight_smile: I told my parents 3 days ago that I was questioning my sexuality and they also took it really well :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes: I've been struggling with this for a while and it really does feel surreal doing something about it finally :slight_smile: Now I'm just trying to find someone around the area I'm in to talk to about it more :/ haha.

    I'm glad it went well for you as well.