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How do you accept being disowned or pushed away?

Discussion in 'Family, Friends, and Relationships' started by dano218, Jan 19, 2015.

  1. dano218

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    I am having trouble accepting that my sisters don't accept me as gay and out of all my family they are the only ones who have a problem with it. I try to nicely contact them with no reply. It is like a wall you cannot break down. I think the reason I cannot accept it is the unanswered question of why they cannot accept it. I think my younger sister is falling the lead of my older sister for no reason what so ever. My older sister married into a rich Italian Catholic Conservative family and my dad said that money and politics is the possible reason she simply won't accept it. I don't know how to accept I might not have all the answers. Also any time my sisters ever had a problem with me they contact my parents not me.
     
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    You might have a look here:
    emptyclosets.com/forum/coming-out-advice/166155-frustrated.html#3

    Its your choice what you say, you know the persons involved best.

    You might do a bit more of background research... there are brochures with possible reactions, and reasonings by people...
    and you might simply ask a few relatives you trust and who would help you what her reasons might be...
    If they have a problem with you for a longer time maybe its time to have a nice dinner together, a glass of wine (one or two... not more :slight_smile: ) and talk really deeply what moves you... not making reproaches but talking about your feelings...
    You might have a look here:
    How to Practice Nonviolent Communication: 4 Steps (with Pictures)
    It might take some practice...

    Its often difficult to guess how people react, especially from outside, so its really up to you what you say....

    wishing you a family reunion
    (*hug*)
     
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    I don't think you understand the situation. I am out to all of my family. The problem is with my sisters out of everyone else choose not to accept it and I did tried to communicate with them and patch things up with no luck. I need to know how to accept being disowned or pushed away because I cannot get over it.
     
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    Have you tried to ask another relative to mediate a meeting, so you could speak in private ?
    Thats what I would do, at least.
    This would infer you are not on best terms for quite a while.
    I personally would try to arrange a meeting.
    What is the opinion of your parents, they seem to communicate ?
     
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    I would meet with them but I live out of state and have not seen my family in almost two years. Things have been bad for that long and I cannot afford to travel anywhere. My parents state that they are staying out of it but my mom prays everyday things get better. Let's face it the sibling relationship is dead with both of my sisters. I just want to know how to deal with it.
     
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    There are many ways to deal with it. I can only tell what I would do...
    As said, its entirey your choice.


    - I would arrange a meeting person to person or maybe on skype and would really talk about things I feel would stand between us .

    - if thats not possible I would write a letter, giving it to the parents for example to deliver it with the pledge to read it. I would state in the letter that being gay is not a choice, and other things that move me.

    - concerning how to deal with it, here is a PFLG brochure:
    IF PARENTS ARE REJECTING
    Some parents are rejecting for years, but
    then come around. Give them things to
    read, send greeting cards, reassure them
    of your love, and tell them of your
    successes. You can’t force them; it’s not
    your fault if THEY can’t handle it. If
    you once had a good relationship,
    chances are you will again.
    That’s why we caution gay, lesbian and
    bisexual youth not to come out to family
    until they have an alternate support group.
    There’s no real substitute for
    your family of origin, but you CAN live
    without them, even have a full and very
    happy life.
    Let this tough experience make you wiser,
    gentler, more loving, not bitter, distrusting,
    and cynical. Let it not have been in vain.
     
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    A meeting will never happen as of right now. this has nothing to do with my parents. They are accepting and although there are some issues with them the problem is not them. I just want help on accepting rejection and that some people just are not meant to be in your life such as my sisters.
     
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    You might think supervised support groups, maybe with your local lgbt center...
    and you might think about counseling...
     
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    I am sorry you are having to deal with this, I completely understand the frustration when someone would just rather ignore you than work through a problem together. It sounds like your sisters are the ones in the wrong, and it is just something they are gonna have to deal with themselves. As for you just realize that you have done nothing wrong and if your sisters love you enough, they will eventually come around and accept you.

    I do truly hope things get better between you and your sisters, but in the meantime don't let yourself get down about it. (*hug*)
     
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    Thanks I will try to stay positiive no matter what.
     
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    You could send an email... Thye might not respond... But they would probably read it, at least out of curiosity.
     
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    I contacted them by text, by facebook and still no response. I just have to give up.
     
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    It has never happened to me before but it scares me to be rejected in such case nonetheless. I want to be, y'know, accepted as I am. Quirks, flaws, and all. But knowing I am good at heart, I think I am on the safe side. Though a blindside is always just as possible.
     
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    Thanks guys. I think I just have to let go. They are the ones pushing me out so it is up to them to let me back in. I tried everything and everytime it is like a brick wall comes up. Usually you think oh parents are accepting the siblings should be accepting too. But I guess sometimes that isn't the case.