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I came out to my dad... now what?

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by galaxygia, Oct 15, 2015.

  1. galaxygia

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    So I came out to my dad last night!!!! It was pretty impromptu but he was really really really accepting and didn't seem to even bat an eye. It was great.

    But I feel like there hasn't been much of a burden lifted...? I know I'm supposed to feel free and while I do feel better, I don't feel over the moon. I still feel like I have to keep some secrets like me being on this website.

    Is this normal? Or should I work harder on letting go? I honestly have no clue. xD
     
  2. tentacles

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    Not everyone has the same experience with coming out. Sometimes it's just a normal action, sometimes it's the most liberating thing you could ever do. Don't worry about it, just live and be yourself :slight_smile:
    (off topic, but it's awesome that you are thirteen years old! That's the age I figured out I am a lesbian :grin:)
     
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    I'll echo what tentacles said, all our coming out experiences and expectations are different. Your dad is very accepting so just keep being yourself, I wouldn't worry too much about it. :slight_smile:
     
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    Thank you so much *hugs* I feel a bit better about it now, a little disorienting, but I'm finally letting go and stopping my uptightness. :slight_smile: Today is a good day.
     
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    There you go! :slight_smile: :thumbsup:
     
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    It was the same with me, I felt nothing, but I guess It's different for everyone, also congrats and I'm happy for you!