November 24, 2011 11:46 AM GMT
This is something I think about all the time, even if I think I'm pretty far from it. My current plan of action is to wait until I can get out on my own, then tell them. It's pretty discouraging because my mom tends to freak out at a guy showing the slightest bit of femininity. And both folks are pretty ingrained into hardcore christian, conservative views. Anyone else been in a similar place?
March 27, 2012 5:17 PM BST
There is a higher element of risk to coming out before you are independent of your family. This is mitigated/increased by who they are as people. Judging someone's reaction to a movie like "Kinky Boots" can be very instructional in judging their mindset. Then there is always the "there's this person, X, at school who.........how should I treat them?" approach.
April 1, 2014 10:34 AM BST
I came out to my mom and stepdad, around the same time(same month) I live with them. They both we're very accepting. If you having loving supporting parents you will be fine.(I got lucky on that one)
For those who arent as fortunate and have narrowminded parents/whatever you want call it... I wish the best luck and hope you figure it out. Keeping a secret like we do is not healthy.. it has messed up my thinking process completely.
I've been out since i was 24. I'm now 26... there was couple situations at first in my head i was like why did I come out? this is so embarrassing. But that was very rare. 99% of the time, I feel much happier then I ever did before I came out.
Hopefully this info can help someone that is unsure. I know its very hard... I only wish you luck in the endeavour.