I did it. I finally came out to a family member. It happened yesterday while i was at my grandmothers house. It was just the two of us enjoying each other's company, watching movies and such. She had started rambling, something she does a lot, and had gone into a random emotional speech about how much she loves me. When she had finished, i just came out and said it. "Granny... i'm gay" There was a long moment of silence and then she just started crying and hugging me. I was more freaked by her reaction than i was scared, which was a good thing i guess. We then had a Q and A session that consisted of "how i knew?" and "Was i sure?" When she calmed down she told me how proud of me she was, that she felt honored that i confided in her and that she didn't love me any less than she did before. I was feeling great. Although i did get a bit worried when she brought out her bible. Yet it wasn't anything bad, she just gave me a speech that pretty much was "God loves all his children no matter their sexuality," and read me a few prayers. Telling her was better than I thought it'd be and now i have her support. However during our conversation my mother was brought up. She warned me not to tell her and that she wouldn't take it very well. I kinda figured as much, hadn't really planned on telling my mom anyway. at least not for a while. All in all, it was a good day and i feel amazing. (!)
Give granny a hug for me, she's awesome! I lost my grandma when I was young, I think she would have been the first person I would've came out to, she was really cool too.
