parents

[Starlight Blaze]

so ive already come out to most everybody, and am willing to tell anybody who asks

but i haven't told my parents yet
I know they'll be fine with it, or at least my mom, but i just can't do it!
i don't know, does anybody have "motivational messages"?
I just need that extra little push i guess

[HOLEinyoursoul]

Yeah, I've dealt with friends who've had the exact same problem. I'm bi (pansexual) and only a few of my friends know. I say, if you've had the courage so far to tell your friends and they accept you, then if you feel your parents wouldn't be too upset just go for it. Cuz, if you act a certain way or whatever, they've probably thought about it. I know I can sometimes tell my parents are thinking it. But yeah, try and do it.

[Love.Hate]

I think you should just get it over with, they will love you regardless.
They may be shocked at first but will come round :)

Good luck!!

[Drew7]

my older brother has a friend who waited to come out. For couple of years we all knew and I was like 11 at the time and kinda figured it out. Gaydar? So I Asked my oldest sister about it, she said she thought he was gay also, but just wasn't ready to share it yet. When he did come out she told me his parents also already kinda knew and were just waiting on him. Sometimes, parents are pretty cool. Sounds like your mom might be and cuz you didn't mention your dad, he's either not around, or you're concerned he won't be. Maybe just talk to your mom first and at some point ask her how to handle dad. She's known him a long time and my know more. (well, she should anyway).

I know it's tough, but if other people know, I think it wouldn't be good for your dad to hear it from someone other than you or your mom.

[Lights]

It's sometimes a case of whether you think they're expecting you to say something.
When I came out, I was adamant my parents didn't have a clue, and I think I was right to be honest. Talking to my mum about it was maybe the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but you know how I got the courage? The boy I liked then, and still do now was texting me giving me the courage to just stand up and talk to my mum. If he hadn't helped me out, I wouldn't have been able to say anything. Prior to talking to my mum, he also helped me talk to my brother.

Get friends to help you out, or the person you like. Their encouragement works a charm, I promise.

[TwilightFan]

Wow, first, congrats for the courage! And second, I think you shouldn't worry about your parents. They're your mom and dad and they will love you no matter what. If your friends understood, there's no reason, why they shouldn't. It's normal to be scared a little at first, but, you'll see, everything will be just fine. I bet you'll feel a lot better, after you tell them. Perhaps you should just tell them to sit down and maybe you should start with telling them how you feel about it. It seems to me, you're fine with it. Maybe they'll be a little suprised at first, but then they will accept you for who you are.

[Starlight Blaze]

haha thanks I told my mom and she was fine, and tried not to make any big deal negative or positive about and keep it simple :)

and @ Drew yeah my dad's gone

[Unlucky_Leprechaun]

I think most parents just "know" I have had a few friends who told me that their parents were like "we were wondering when you was going to tell us" so don't be surprised at the reaction you get. Just be as comfortable as possible and be yourself... that's all you can be..Good luck !!

[Hairy14uk]

Well if you're sure that at least one of your parents will be supportive, or at least not negative about it, then you're in a better situation than a lot of gay/bi teens. Some don't know how their parents will react at all or know that they will be negative. If I was you then I'd reassure myself that at least my mother would be supportive and just try to do it as fast as possible, once it's done you'll probably feel better.

[Spook]

Your parents should understand your sexual preferences, don't be worried or ashamed of talking to them. :)

To make it easier, try asking about homosexuality and ask their opinion on it. That will get a conversation started, and you can decide where to jump in with telling them. :D