After so many months of not being able to go through with it, I've finally sent my parents an email saying that I'm gay. I'm comin up to see them for the weekend tomorrow, so I'll let you all know how it goes! Thanks for everyone's help over these past 6-8 months! I've learned so much and met so many awesome people out of this experience.
YAY! Got replies from both parents and [drumroll…] they are both ok with it! They've already talked about it and they both said that they want me to be happy, that they are very proud of me, that I was brave for telling them, and that they love me. So pretty much perfect response from them so far! Can't wait to see them tomorrow. Thanks everybody for your support and advice! What an awesome community we have here. (&&&) (BTW It feels great "upgrading" your "out status." Makes it seem so official haha.)
I got home yesterday, but no one brought up the subject until this afternoon. Mom brought it up by asking "how long have you known your 'g'?" I was like, "how long I've known I'm gay?" We talked for a while, but it was all good. She was mainly confused how I didn't always know. She'd figure that you'd be sure about something like that when you're really young. I explained to her about being pressured to be straight, etc. However, she did say that she's always had suspicions since I've been a toddler. In the conversation, she asked if I have had sex. I couldn't lie, so I said "yes." Then she asked me if I had a boyfriend. "Yes." She was ok with it, as long as I use protection. Basically she just wants me to be happy. She asked me what I wanted to do about extended family. I said that there's no need to bring it up to them, but if they find out or inquire then they can know. Supposedly my dad said "they can suck it." haha Haven't talked to dad one on one about it, in person. We've never really talked about personal stuff. But he has been extra nice to me since I came home. No more bringing up "chicks." My mom said he made a joke "now we're a modern family." haha I love my dad. Told my little sister just a few hours ago in the car. She's several years younger than me, but she was so mature about it. Interestingly enough, she told my mom a week ago that she thought I was gay. She was so cool with it, I was so proud of her. First question was really funny though: "so are you going to start talking like a girl?" haha Such a good day today. I love my family. It feels so good to be accepted and I'm so proud that they came around so quickly. Haha I really can't believe it - I'm finally out to my parents and sister! Such a long, painful, drawn-out process. But it's over with now! (!)
