All right, I'm going to start the story off a few days earlier than today. So on Sunday, I was at Spencer's browsing through the wristbands, and I found this rainbow wristband. Knowing it was Pride Month, and also trying to drop a hint to my parents, I tell my dad how cool the bracelet is and he buys it for me. At first on that day I hope they would ask me about the bracelet, and I could come out to them through a conversation about why I wanted the bracelet, but they never said a word about it, and I assumed they didn't take the hint. So over the next few days, I've been waiting for a time to come out, and it never came... that is, until today. I was sitting at home and just started saying I would come out today. So, I waited for my mother to come home, and she finally did. I talked to her for about half an hour and then I started this conversation. Me: Do you know why I got this bracelet? *points to rainbow bracelet* Mom: Why? Me: Because I'm proud of who I am, and I love it. Mom: I'm proud of you too. <3 We then started talking about how she DID pick up the hint of what the bracelet meant, and told my dad what it meant. They also talked about it to my grandma and grandpa on my mom's side, who I was scared to come out to, and they were fine with it as well! (!) So this coming out way exceeded my expectations! I'm so glad it went over so well!
Wow sounds like it went super well Congratulations That is really great, I hope one day all coming out stories are like this
Im so happy for you! It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. I hope it motivates others to come out of the closet.
You sound so brave to ask that question, I would never be able to do it! I'm glad that they took it so well, and from the sounds of things, there were no negative implications to them not questioning you in regards to the bracelet. They must have discussed it between themselves and prepared for this moment! I really wish I could tell my parents, then I could finally be my self, regardless of what other people say or think about me. They're the only hurdles I have to jump.
i think i might actually buy one next time i'm at the mall, and then wear it around, and tell whoever asks. thank you for the great idea
