Popular Post Russ Posted August 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2013 While I was on vacation with my dad last week, the topic of homosexuality just kind of came up while we were driving in the car one night, and so with a lot of nervousness I told him I was gay. He reacted totally fine which is basically what I expected, but it's still nice to not have to do it anymore and I'm happy that he reacted the way he did. Now I still have to tell my mom and brother.. but still, that's one more family member down! LucyL, feeble_iq, vyvren and 16 others 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkie Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Well Done for coming out. We parents are a fairly understanding and non biased group on a whole and though I have never had to deal with your dad's situation I am glad that you have his support and hope your other family members will also accept your sexuality with the same understanding that we are all our own person . Good Luck and be happy for who you are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JussttBre Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Congrats on coming out :) I bet you feel a lot better now that you can be open about it with your dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca~ Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Congratulations! :D I know that coming out is a hugely stressful thing, and I'm so glad that your dad took it well! I hope that the rest of your family is just as accepting. ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vyvren Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Yay, Russ! :D I can only imagine how nervous you must've been, I'm so happy for you that your dad reacted the way he did! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyL Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Congrats!!!That's so great. I've been there myself, I know how terrifying it can be. 7 years ago I told my mum and she was fine as I knew she would be...but it still doesn't make it any easier does it? I didn't have the guts to tell my dad as he wasn't the most gay friendly person so my mum told him for me! She's told a lot of people for me actually, till I actually got some courage and started to feel more confident in myself. I've told many people myself now and It feels so much better.... especially when they have a positive reaction, it feels so good. Anyway, babbling...lol. Congrats! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iunicornbarf Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 YAY! I'm so glad that your dad is understanding (btw, sorry for just commenting out of the blue, when it's most likely that you don't even know me xD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophioski2 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I'm so happy for you! It's so nice to hear how people's attitudes are changing, my dad had a difficult time with his parents on this subject but that is going back a few years :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca~ Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Congrats!!!That's so great. I've been there myself, I know how terrifying it can be. 7 years ago I told my mum and she was fine as I knew she would be...but it still doesn't make it any easier does it? I didn't have the guts to tell my dad as he wasn't the most gay friendly person so my mum told him for me! She's told a lot of people for me actually, till I actually got some courage and started to feel more confident in myself. I've told many people myself now and It feels so much better.... especially when they have a positive reaction, it feels so good. Anyway, babbling...lol. Congrats! :D Haha, my mum was the one to tell my dad (and grandmother, and aunts and uncles and cousins...) as well. OP- this is an option for you as well- much less stressful! Haha. LucyL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thank you everyone for the support! For the next week I'll be on vacation with my sister, her best friend, and my mom. My sister and her friend already know so I might try to come out to my mom during that week.. we will see! Rebecca~ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jurassicshark Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 A huge congratulations on going through with it - I can't imagine how stressful and nerve racking it would be. Good luck and enjoy your vacation. ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyL Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Haha, my mum was the one to tell my dad (and grandmother, and aunts and uncles and cousins...) as well. OP- this is an option for you as well- much less stressful! Haha. Ahhh...now this makes me feel a lot better. I felt like a coward! Lol. Yes my mum told my whole family, friends of the family, even my then best friend! Yes OP, just get your dad to tell everyone! It's so much easier! or maybe not, you sound much braver than I was then :D Rebecca~ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ11 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Im very happy for you <3 Im sure your family will feel even closer now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hinden Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Haha, oh dear. You did better than I did. I wound up writing a 3 page letter to my mother and dumping it in the letter box when I left for school camp. She was fine with it, it was just very intimidating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_snuffles Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Congrats!! I have a good friend whose parents did not react quite as pleasantly. It's been a rough road. I hope the rest of your family reacts as nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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