So I came out to my parents, and they were all like "Oh I love you no matter what. I don't care about your sexuality" And I appreciate that I really do, but they also said some things that worry/bother me. This was part of the reason I wanted to wait to tell them (that's a whole other story but any way...). They've kind of taken like I might possibly be a lesbian when in reality I'm almost positive that I'm either bisexual or lesbian. I was planning on going on a date with this girl, and my mom told me she didn't really think that she wanted me to do that. She's worried about "negative repercussions" and that I will regret it later. I know she loves me and wants the best for me but this is hard to hear. I feel like their general reaction is that I'm just questioning because of my depression, and their worried that I'll choose to pursue girls rather than this actually being who I am. I'm sorry I'm doing a horrible job at explaining this. I know I'm only 15 and I've only been questioning for a few months, but I'm pretty sure. Now I'm doubting myself as well ... help?:icon_wink
I'm sorry the reaction you got wasn't better. Try not to doubt yourself. Just go with what you feel right this moment. Go on your date. Call it "hanging out" if that will appease your mother. What sort of negative repercussions does she think there'll be? You just want to meet someone nice and have a good time. You don't need to get serious-serious but I would think if you've suffered from depression, getting out and having fun would be a good thing. I think we have to remember that straight people sometimes can't totally get what we feel because it's so foreign to them. Give her time to adjust her thinking. She loves you so she'll get it in time.
Thats not too bad a reaction really, it could have been a lot worse! Do you think your mum would be totally at ease if you had told her you wanted to start dating guys? I think mums just want us to be kids forever, mine certainly does. ---------- Post added 19th Dec 2015 at 11:56 AM ---------- Try not to worry about it. As time goes on I am sure she will be more accepting. 'Really' above makes a good point, just try and use words which are less likely to upset her. If its easier to tell her you are going to go out with a friend instead of a date then just say that, its not exactly a lie.
