Yup. I did it, my Mom called me over for dinner, made my favorite dish, and then called everyone into the living room for a 'family meeting', and I got so scared I choked up. Anyway, I couldn't do it... I sat there tearing up, and then he started to guess, and I said no for all of the guesses... until he guessed, 'Your Gay?' And I said yes. And I expected the worse... And he laughed. Which startled the hell out of me, then he said, 'I kind of knew about that for awhile.' Me: Really? Dad: Yeah, I mean, your mannerisms and the way you dress kind of give it away. Me: Your not mad? Dad: Your my daughter, and I still love you. Me: *cry* Dad: *walks over and hugs me* Its ok. Wow. This just goes to show you you can never judge someone's reaction. I was so petrified because he claims to be homophobic, I have heard him make several homophobic comments before ( but he also makes racist and sexist comments all in good fun, claims he is none of the above because he makes fun of everyone ). He said that even though he does not agree with that lifestyle, he knows he can not change it, and its better to accept it and move on. He says its ridiculous how some people react to that information, and something so important on how someone lives their lives should not change anything. He told me, he was waiting for me to come out of the closet so I could feel better, and not be so depressed. Then asked me if i feel relieved now that I have said something. I do, I really do. Its like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders, and I want to cry, but cry in a happy way. I finally feel I can be who I really am. I am so lucky to have such an amazing, understanding family.
Well at least he was good about it! Maybe he is less homophobic than he says? Who knows. Congrats on coming out! ^^
Congrats! That is basically the perfect reaction to a child coming out. He doesn't seem that bad to me. The most important thing is he said he still loved you, and it didn't seem to bother him at all, so that is really good! Congrats again!
Yeah, my dad has always been my best friend. I love him. I was so worried because he's one of those 'big guys' who are all bark and no bite... But when he said, 'I've known for a long time. I've been waiting for you to come out so you don't have to be so depressed all the time.' I felt so relieved. So that's two people who knew already and didn't say anything. Suddenly, I don't care if the entire world knows!
My parents figured it out...my best friends knew...I guess ppl would laugh if I came out...cause most of them already think it...but there is something about actually saying it out loud. ???
u might be surprised...i think lots of older ppl do not like to talk about things they do not want to think about or accept...I might be wrong....a few years ago I started to have chances to explore...so I did...that gave e away....and freaked me out 2.
