ok thought i would share this....i am coming out tomorrow to my family...i thought it best that i write a letter...so here goes...tell me what you think... (its to my dad and step-mom) Dear ____& ___, I have something very important to tell you and I am having a hard time telling you both this in person. I am sorry this will probably make you uncomfortable. I know this will take time to process, trust me it did for me too. I would appreciate your open-mindedness and understanding. So here goes nothing…I’m gay I’ve known this for a long time. Years. I never could admit that I was gay to myself so I couldn’t possibly admit this to you. I can now that I have confidence in myself. I felt like I was living a lie. I hated myself for lying to you both. I have always liked women more than men. I look at women like other girls look at men. Please understand, this has nothing to do with you and nothing to do with my past history. This isn’t your fault. I love you both. You guys have been amazing to me. I do not want this to change our relationship because I haven’t changed. I’m still the same person. I am thinking of going to possibly start going to a support group for gay people. I hope and pray you are not disappointed in me because I am a lesbian. I am learning to take pride in myself and in who I am. I hope for your support. I am always open to talking about this with you guys now that my identity is out in the open. I will always be your daughter…I love you… Brittany any comments or feedback would be great! wish me luck!! (!)
I found it very touching. You sound like a great daughter. I don't know your parents thoughts on homosexuality, but I think your letter will get through to them regardless. Best of luck!!
i know this sounds lame but i am leaving it for them to read since they are gone now by the time they get home i'll be headed to work...i just want them to process this with some alone time...that and im nervous...gosh i hope this goes well...
It doesn't sound lame at all! It takes courage to leave the letter for them to read. Given that you are going through with it, a part of you most likely feels that it will be alright. Hope it will go all well for you. (*hug*)
Ok my dad texted me and this is what he said: "Got your note. As we mentioned we're supportive of your adult decisions as long as they don't break the law or impact your brother and sister in a bad way. I wish you would have told us in person. You need to tell your mom...it needs to come from you. Love you." Sooooooooo I'm going to take this as it could have gone worse... :/ what do u guys think?
