Okay, so I'm about to tell my parents, but I'm really nervous, and I'm FREAKIN' OUT right now! So any help would be greatly appreciated!!! :help:
(*hug*) just be calm, take a deep breath, and keep your cool. it's gonna be alright, they're your parents, they're programmed to love you no matter what. I don't know them so I can't know how they're going to react, but even if their reactions are not what you hoped for right away, they're going to come around when they have time to process it. But I'm sure it'll be fine Just be calm, handle the conversation maturely and give them a chance to process things. I think the EC-ers with a bit more experience in coming out to friends/family will offer you some more specific advice so I'm just gonna say GOOD LUCK! (*hug*)
personally i told my mom i had to talk to her in a minute and closed myself off in the room with her, i was still freaked out but i had made the situation so that it was much harder to chicken out at the last second and told her and it all worked out fine. good luck with whatever you do.
Good Luck!! When I told my mom I just told her that I needed to tell her something. The feeling of liberation after you tell them is amazing!!
Ok, so I just told both of my parents! I told my mom first, which seemed like the sensible thing for me to do, but I should have told my dad first, because he asked much less questions. (is that proper grammar?) Anyways, they were both really accepting, so I feel so much better now that I've gotten it off my chest. The only worry they both have is my safety, and I understand that, what with the higher likelihood of bullying and all. This is a bit long, but I feel so much better now! :eusa_danc(!):eusa_danc
Noah, that's just fantastic! I'm so glad they took it all in stride. Don't be surprised if there isn't another round of questions in a day or two, or some residual funny behavior but it's clear they're supportive and know it's OK, and that's the most important thing I think as long as you reassure them that you are being smart and taking steps to ensure you're safe, they'll be ok.
Congratulations! It takes a lot of courage to come out to your parents and I'm glad that everything went well and that they were accepting!