So, yesterday, my mum and I were watching TV, though I wasn't really paying any attention to it. I had more pressing matters on my mind. Several times, I paused the TV, tying to figure out how to actually say to her that I'm a lesbian. After maybe 40 minutes of this, I just sort of went for it. I asked her if she is any good at keeping secrets (apparently, she is) and I explained to her that I am most definitely asexual, but that for the past year or so, I have gradually realised that I am homoromantic. But it's just easier to say that I'm a lesbian who just doesn't like the idea of having sex. I informed my mum that I discovered this because I am attracted to a female friend of mine (in a romantic sense). I have never, for lack of a better word, fancied anyone before, so this whole thing is quite new to me. My mum reacted as I expected her to. I am very, very fortunate to have such a wonderful parent, especially as I know that many do not. She's always told me that she'll love and support me, no matter who I am. Anyway, after I told her, we went back to watching TV. She seemed really happy, and I couldn't stop smiling about the whole situation. Now I've told her, I think I'm going to tell, in this order: all my LGBT+ friends, the rest of my friends, and then almost all of my close family. I'm really happy with life at the moment; coming out, even to one person, makes a world of difference.
