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Out to my parents! I was nervous? Why exactly?

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by RainbowMan, Feb 6, 2013.

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  1. RainbowMan

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    So as I've mentioned, I came out to my parents via letter today that I e-mailed. I really don't get their reaction, it wasn't what I was anticipating. You see, these are deeply religious people, that have repeatedly told me that homosexuality is a sin, gays to to hell, blah blah blah.

    Then I get this as part of a reply from my mom:

    She goes on to say

    My Dad was the exact same way. Why was I so nervous again? This went well beyond my wildest expectations. I'm the happiest guy on the planet right now! (!)
     
    #1 RainbowMan, Feb 6, 2013
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    Congratulations!
     
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    Congrats! :slight_smile:
     
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    Awww, congratulations! :grin:
     
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    Congrats (!)
     
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    Congratulations! I'm so happy for you :grin:
     
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    Congrats! Glad to hear that it went much better than you thought it would :grin:
     
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    That's awesome!! Congrats!
     
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    Absolutely amazing man! I am SO happy for you.

    Wow -- you must be floating right now....

    Congrats for taking the risk -- and look what you got back! More than you could have imagined.

    Great job!
     
    #9 PeteNJ, Feb 6, 2013
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    That is fantastic!
     
    #10 Count Duckula, Feb 6, 2013
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    That's AWESOME! Congrats! I'm so happy for you! :icon_bigg
     
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    That is awesome! Congratulations on the support, although it may be unexpected. You deserve it! :grin:
     
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    Amazing... it's awesome how parents can be so supportive and accepting because of the love for their children, even when it goes against their beliefs.

    Congratulations!
     
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    Congratulations on coming out to your parents! I'm very happy for you that they are accepting and really just want the best for you.
     
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    Congratulations!!! It is always nice to hear of people whose coming out turned out better than expected. It shows us to never judge a book by its cover.
     
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    What a great reaction! You are a lucky guy! :slight_smile:
     
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    Wow! Congrats, Im jealous!
     
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    Sometimes, the coming out of a loved one helps people, who are otherwise homophobic, learn to be accepting. I recently came out to three relatives, a couple who are very conservative; and the reactions weren't negative. I feel so much better about myself and sometimes we assume the worst when thinking about coming out to certain people.
     
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    Congratulations, its great that they are so accepting :icon_wink
     
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    I was looking for a post from you yesterday and I missed this!!! CONGRATS!!!
    Isn't life great when those we love surprise us.
     
    #20 nydtc, Feb 7, 2013
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