Mum, dad and sister!

Well today was eventful...

Bit of back story first.

I am 20 years old. Known for definite that I was gay since I was about 12. Only told first few friends in June. I knew my parents would be ok but obviously still had the doubt in my mind.

I wrote my mum a letter to come out about 3 months. I've been putting it off sending it ever since I wrote it. After speaking to my best mate about it he said he didn't believe I'd do it. So me being me go into: I'll prove you wrong mode.

So before work I left my mum the letter. The following few hours I was in a complete mess. Nearly sick several times. Panic attacks. It was horrible. This was the time that I seriously started to regret it. About about 3.5 hours of panicking I got a text from my mum saying she was proud of me and loved me. She also said she was sad that I'd waited to long to tell her.

I then receive a text from my sister saying: makes no difference to me. Really glad you felt able to tell people.

Then to top it off my dad texts me: hi mate. Mum just told ,em about your letter. You should have told us earlier! Still proud of you. Nothing changes.

Last thing I had to deal with was the awkward conversations when I got home. Wasn't too bad although my mum did come out with saying: but you're not camp or like shopping?!?:bang: she also told me she had no idea whatsoever that I was gay.

My family are awesome.

So,pretty eventful day. I'm very emotionally drained!

It's place has helped me so much. Just reading everyone else's threads gave me confidence so wanted to post this to help others.
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Thanks all for your kind words. It's been a truly crazy week!