Well, as some of you may know (Tyler, Shebbs, etc). Last night I came out to my grandmother, I couldn't stand being in the closet anymore and just blurted it out when we were coming home from my Aunts. "Can you keep a secret?" "Yes dear" "I'm - pause - bisexual" "You mean a person that likes men and women?" "...Yes" "Oh dear - pause - I don't want you to be in a gay relationship" I'm guessing she doesn't want me to be in an open gay relationship because she fears she won't see me have kids (you know, the usual stuff). I told her not to tell my mother because I'm not ready to come out to her, and I'm scared of my fathers reaction as he's homophobic and I couldn't stand living under the same roof as him. The only people I have left to tell are my Aunt, Travis (cousin), mom & dad. I don't know when I will come out to them, but I think it might be soon. Thought I would share, James.
Congratz James,too bad about your grandmother though. I hope she comes to accept you like we all do. Godd luck with the others
I entered this topic ready with "Ouch, your poor grandmother". Happily, I was mistaken. At least she wasn't too negative about it, from the way you described it. Go a little easy on her and try to focus on everything ahead of you.
Hi there! Congratulations on coming out to your grandmother! As Becky mentioned try giving her some PFLAG material to read. Keep talking to her as well and hopefully she will come around to it and accept it fully. As for coming out to your parents, take your time. You will know when you feel ready to tell your mom and dad.
