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So I just told my dad

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by Hana Solo, Dec 11, 2011.

  1. Hana Solo

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    And he said that he knew for years. Then asked me why I though he was telling me all those stories about growing up with transexuals, gays, lesbians and bisexuals. And said he didn't care and that I could talk to him about anything.

    I love my dad.

    He also said not to tell Mum. I agree with him. She's very very very very very sheltered and just wouldn't understand. If I ever come home with a female partner we'll cross that bridge slower than a glacier.
     
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    Congrats.
     
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    So glad to hear he was so Supportive!! :icon_bigg

    What did u think about or of, when he would tell u stories of people he grew up around/with?

    Did u ever think that it was to help u feel a bit better about telling him?
    Jus wondering, if u understood his way of letting u know it was okay in his eyes...
     
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    Great work!
     
  5. Hana Solo

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    I thought he was telling me amusing ancedotes to be honest. I didn't even know myself until not long ago so... but it did work. I thought he'd be a hypocrite if he didn't accept it after the stories. Of course, thick as a brick me didn't get what he was saying with the stories until after he told me point blank...
     
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    That's great, congratulations! :hug:
     
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    Well I'm glad u finally 'heard' what he was saying...
    :icon_wink
    :thumbsup:
     
  8. Hana Solo

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    Me too. I feel so stupid now lol.
     
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    You are so lucky to have such cool dad. I wish everyone was as fortunate. Congratulations. Now give yourself a big hug.
     
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    Congratulations!! :smilewave
     
  11. Hana Solo

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    I know I'm lucky. My dad is totally awesome :grin: *gives self big hug*
     
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    Well done, good to hear he is supportive of you :grin: xx
     
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    That's brilliant! Congrats!
    My Dad used to do something like that, he used to tell me about kissing guys in plays and such. It didn't really work though cause I thought that he was telling me that he was gay
     
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    Congratulations! Your dad sounds amazing! And yeah, if you find a perfect girl then you'll have your dad's support to explain it to your mum. :slight_smile:
     
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    I love your dad!

    Congratulations :thumbsup:
     
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    Your dad is awesome!!
    Congrats!!
     
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    Yay, well done! :grin:
     
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    Aww I feel all warm and fuzzy inside... thanks guys.
     
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    I'm glad he was cool about it :slight_smile: very brave of you!!!
     
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    That's awesome! You must feel great!