Hi, I'm sure my Mom know Im gay. For example, she always asks me why Iv never had a girlfriend and I know that she will accept me but she does not like the idea of it. Im a little more worried about how my Dad will handle it, because he is a little more homophobic so I plan to tell my Mom first. I feel ready to tell her, I just don't know how to do this. Any suggestions? P.S> Thank you for all the help with the black-male at work thread.
You can do it the classic way. Sit her down, say you need to talk, and ease into it. Or, you can do it more bluntly and simply tell her you're gay. You can also write her a letter or a text. Alternatively, you can start mentioning about how cute boys are, or which actors you think are really hot. Good luck, dude. (*hug*)
I am in the same situation. My mom will be cool with it. My dad...not so much. This might sound bad, but I want my mom to tell my dad for me...I just can't do it myself. Of course, for that to happen, I have to tell my mom...I'm tired of hiding this part of myself! I want to finally embrace myself and live as ME and nobody else.
I was hoping my Mom would have done the same thing, but I know that she is going to make me come out to my Dad myself. Im planning to tell her sometime this week. Im just so nervous.
You have every right to be. My mother told my father for me, and he didn't even mention it until I brought it up, to which he said, "Don't think too much." Gee, thanks Dad. And, you can ask your mother if she can be there with you.
You're in charge of who knows what about your sexuality, and when they learn. If you worry about your mom telling your dad, or if you really don't feel ready to tell your father, then let your mom know. And if you think she won't necessarily support that request, maybe you could try coming out to others first. On the other hand, it's hard not to be out to your parents, so if you really do want your mom to know, then tell her and don't hesitate to explain why you fear telling your dad.
Thanks, Im sure my Mom will respect my decision of telling my Dad, and I plan for her to be there when I come out to my Dad. Is it better to tell her threw text or face to face? Text will be easier, but iv heard that people have regret coming out threw text.
It sounds like face-to-face would be better. And besides, you never know when a friend could grab your phone and be all, "Teehee I'm going to text your mom that you're gay."
That's a terrible thing to do. :lol: I second the face-to-face. You have more control over the situation then.
