Dear friends, I came out to my mother (a very devout Catholic) and it didn't go over well. She isn't mad or upset. I wanted to wait a few more days, but she guessed beforehand. The news was an obvious surprise and made her day a bit worse. I have no clue what to do and I have mixed emotions. There you have it, my experience coming out. Sincerely, Adam
You didn't tell what you came out as... gender or orientation or both ? Just telling what I would do... you know her better, so its up to you... You might have a look here: your orientation is not a choice, so its neither your nor your parents upbringing fault.. Empty Closets - For Parents ->The credible scientific literature ... You might say that your orientation is only a part of you... you are still the same... your sense of humour etc... and that you will be like your male/female twin... and, well, it should be about love between two people... thats all it needs... and being faithful to each other has nothing to do with orientation... there are faithful people in all oreintations... and, well, more and more religious people are coming around... and its possible she needs a bit of time to process... you might give it one or two days and then explain again... and assure each other of your love... hugs
