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I just came out :)

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by Leonardo, Apr 11, 2014.

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  1. Leonardo

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    Hello all! 13 year old Lily here. I just came out to my Mum and it went... well, it went like this.

    Me: I'm bisexual.
    Mum: Oh. And?
    Me:... I thought you should know.
    Mum: Okay.
    Mum:...
    Me:...
    Me:... This is a bit anticlimactic, to be honest.
    Mum: I'm sorry, did you want me to rage at you?

    Then we went on to talk about how it wasn't "just a phase" which took a while because my Mum was bi-curious for a time but she realised she was straight, but apart from that... smooth as a baby's bottom.

    I just wanted to post this as a thanks to my accepting and loving Mum - you're the best - and to show some people who might be in the closet that it doesn't always end in tears and feuding, and you may be pleasantly surprised.

    However, I only came out because I knew I was safe to do so. If you feel that an adult (that you are dependent on) would react badly, it's probably best to wait until you can move out before you tell them.

    I know it's not much, but I'm always here for you and you can always talk to me :slight_smile:

    Ta-ta for now :icon_bigg:
     
    #1 Leonardo, Apr 11, 2014
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    Wow, thts great! Congrats! I tried telling my mom I'm bi, but she just said I shouldn't be lying to her, no one likes liars or bullshit...:icon_sad::bang:
     
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    Wow, I'm sorry to hear that :frowning2: Well if she can't accept you she doesn't deserve you as a daughter. When you have kids you should love them UNCONDITIONALLY, not just if they're straight.
    I hope it goes better for you in the future :slight_smile:
    All the best,
    Lily
     
    #3 Leonardo, Apr 11, 2014
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    I am glad that she reacted well to your news, you were very brave telling her. :slight_smile:
     
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    Thank you :slight_smile:
     
    #5 Leonardo, Apr 11, 2014
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    Congrats on coming out to you mum! And thank you for making a thread like this. :grin:
    Very awesome to see folks offering support to users who haven't even asked for it. :icon_mrgr
     
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    lol :lol: congrats on coming out, I can imagine how good it feels for you to have accepting family!
     
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    Thank you VERY much. I just knew how nervous I was before coming out, and I wanted to help other people :slight_smile:

    ---------- Post added 11th Apr 2014 at 06:42 PM ----------
    Thanks, it feels great to know she's supportive and I want other people to know that there ARE supportive people out there, even if their family isn't.
     
    #8 Leonardo, Apr 11, 2014
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    Wow, no confusion or upset/disappointment- I think you came out wrong :3 Congrats though! So... what now? :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
     
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    Oh no, I came out wrong?! Dang it now I have to do it again! :slight_smile: In response to your question, I have no idea what comes next, but I hope it's fun :slight_smile: :slight_smile:
     
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    Fantastic! Your Mum sounds great.. shame there aren't more like her.
     
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    Yeah, she's amazing :slight_smile: I think all parents should be as accepting and loving as her :icon_bigg
     
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    That's so awesome! Congrats!
     
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    Congrats!
     
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    Aw, that was so sweet! Congratulations!
     
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