1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Hello!

Discussion in 'The Welcome Lounge' started by DelFelidae, May 7, 2013.

  1. DelFelidae

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2013
    Messages:
    0
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Uk
    Hi! I'm Dani! I'm new here. I'm not out of the closet, in fact any tips on how to break the news to my family would be much appreciated. I'm hoping I can get some advice and stuff. This kind of feels like a big step for me.:slight_smile:
     
  2. manoverboard09

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2009
    Messages:
    278
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Tennessee
    Hiya Dani! You'll get all the advice you'll need here :slight_smile: That's what we're all here for :grin:
     
  3. RedPowerRanger

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2013
    Messages:
    0
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    England
    Gender:
    Male
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Out Status:
    Family only
    Hey Dan. I think the best way is to write a letter telling how you feel and want you want to do next. Or what i did was a very long text message explaining how you feel again. Take your time with it. Send it when you think the time is right. Wish you luck.
     
  4. DelFelidae

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2013
    Messages:
    0
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Uk
    Thank you!
    I've never really gone looking for advice before now, but I feel like I'm taking a big step. Thank you!
     
  5. manoverboard09

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2009
    Messages:
    278
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Tennessee
    This is a big step, and it's the best step you can do really :slight_smile:
    If I hadn't ever come on here I probably would never come out.
     
  6. RedPowerRanger

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2013
    Messages:
    0
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    England
    Gender:
    Male
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Out Status:
    Family only
    No problem at all. Anytime.
     
  7. TJ

    TJ
    Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2011
    Messages:
    1,833
    Likes Received:
    299
    Location:
    Lawrence, KS
    Gender:
    Male
    Gender Pronoun:
    He
    Sexual Orientation:
    Gay
    Out Status:
    Out to everyone
    Welcome, Dani. :grin:
    Name's TJ. Glad to meet you.

    My only advice (I've not much experience on the subject) is to not be worried.
    Perhaps think about how open you think your family is to the idea, and then present the information in a manner based on that - more open = more abrupt, less open = more subtle.
    Good luck, and let us know how it goes. <33
     
  8. DelFelidae

    Full Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2013
    Messages:
    0
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Uk
    Thank you! Even just registering here (I'd been thinking about registering for awhile but never did it) It's made all this feel much more possible. Thank you!

    ---------- Post added 7th May 2013 at 10:47 PM ----------

    TJ, I've thought a lot about how my family will react. I'm not hoping for a miracle, but I have theory my mom has a clue about me anyway. There have been some STRONG hints.
    As for the rest of them, they couldn't be more clueless about any of this.:eek:
     
  9. BradThePug

    Full Member

    Joined:
    Jun 20, 2011
    Messages:
    6,573
    Likes Received:
    288
    Location:
    Ohio
    Gender:
    Male (trans*)
    Gender Pronoun:
    He
    Sexual Orientation:
    Bisexual
    Out Status:
    Some people
    Hello and Welcome to EC!!