SO, it happened....

[Dimitri]

So tonight while I was at dinner the inevitable happened....after my dad and sister left it was just my mother and me....sitting there in a little dinner named Pete's.

So after a while we were talking about how I feel ashamed to be a christian because of how society views us, us being the bigots and self-ritious assholes that we have all come to know and love, right, right XD

So anyways she asked me "Are you trying to come out to me or something" and I just said yes....she was shocked more than anything, she said she has been thinking about it for a while now. She said that she thought this might come up eventually but she prayed that it never did....

I told her about Josh, she thinks he is cute XD

Bottom line:

Mom: I love you and I will always love you no matter what, I may not always approve of what you do but I will always love you....
Me: Thanks mom, I appreciate it....I really do....

She is going to help me brake the news to dad, we think it will be harder to do but she said it has to be done at some point, she said "Yes, he may not be the brightest bulb in the bunch but he isn't the dullest so he will either figure it out or I just need to tell him" and she promised that I won't be doing this on my own, she says she will be there with me 100% of the way....

I love my parents, i don't often say that enough but I do, my dad, yes, he is an ass but I do love him and I love my mother....she is so accepting.

Right now she and I are both on the big couch and she doesn't seemed phased, she acts as though we just had a normal conversation, she promised to keep it a secret until I am ready to come out to the whole family but she said she will be there for me the whole way....

I know I am 19, almost 20 years old but, I love my mommy, she is the best....

[ImCoolBeans]

Robert, I honestly don't think that I could be happier for you. You've got a great guy and a great family behind you :) Good luck with telling your dad, and whoever else you plan on telling, when ever you plan on telling them. You're a great friend and this really brings a smile to my face :) Once again congratulations - coming out to anyone is a massive step, especially to your family. I'm really proud of you. ~ Mikey

[Djentleman]

Awesome man, Congrads. It takes serious gonads to do what you have done. And it's even more pleasing when it goes as well as it did.

[prob1996]

Congrats man! I'm very happy for you and tbh very jealous. I'm glad your mom was understanding and good luck with your dad. Sounds like you got a good family to support you! To fear rejection from your friends is one thing but from your family, it is totally another. I wish I had the courage to do what you did. Maybe someday, hahaha probably far later than 19 :P

[CrossingtheCourtyard]

Congratulations, it's wonderful to hear about a coming out story going so well.

I wish you the best of luck with your father and the rest of your family :)

[Desuetude]

Hey Robert, congrats. From the few times ive spoken to you i know youre such a great guy and i'm so glad everything went so well with your mum!
Here's hoping everything will go as smoothly with everyone else as well! :)

[DarkNick]

Great news!
You are very lucky to have a family so accepting and warm (from what you're describing)
Well done! ^_^

[Syvelocin]

D'awww, that's adorable. I'm inches from tears actually. :)

You're never too old to love your mum! I adore mine to pieces and I'm your age. Of course, your relationship with them does definitely strengthen and smooth out after you hit eighteen.

Yeah, I can't completely relate to you, not being Christian and having agnostic parents, but you have my wishes and support always. Good luck. :)

[Dimitri]

Hey everyone!!!! Dad was awesome about it!!!!

[Abyssal Echo]

So tonight while I was at dinner the inevitable happened....after my dad and sister left it was just my mother and me....sitting there in a little dinner named Pete's.

So after a while we were talking about how I feel ashamed to be a christian because of how society views us, us being the bigots and self-ritious assholes that we have all come to know and love, right, right XD

So anyways she asked me "Are you trying to come out to me or something" and I just said yes....she was shocked more than anything, she said she has been thinking about it for a while now. She said that she thought this might come up eventually but she prayed that it never did....

I told her about Josh, she thinks he is cute XD

Bottom line:

Mom: I love you and I will always love you no matter what, I may not always approve of what you do but I will always love you....
Me: Thanks mom, I appreciate it....I really do....

She is going to help me brake the news to dad, we think it will be harder to do but she said it has to be done at some point, she said "Yes, he may not be the brightest bulb in the bunch but he isn't the dullest so he will either figure it out or I just need to tell him" and she promised that I won't be doing this on my own, she says she will be there with me 100% of the way....

I love my parents, i don't often say that enough but I do, my dad, yes, he is an ass but I do love him and I love my mother....she is so accepting.

Right now she and I are both on the big couch and she doesn't seemed phased, she acts as though we just had a normal conversation, she promised to keep it a secret until I am ready to come out to the whole family but she said she will be there for me the whole way....

I know I am 19, almost 20 years old but, I love my mommy, she is the best....

I am also a Gay Christian and I think thats just Awsome that your mom is totally behind you. My Mom didn't take it to well in fact she's still praying that I'll go str8 LOL ! like that is going to happen. Anyhow I wish you all the best in comming out to your Dad & family.

[Can'tHelpIt]

Congratutalimations

[Electra Heart]

Aw, congrats Robert! Great that your dad took it well too! :) Good luck to you

[wattado]

thats great that both your parents were cool about it :)

[Love.Hate]

Awwh this is so so so adorable! :'3

Im glad they are both accepting of it, oh i do love stories like this.. such a big smile on my face! :D

Congrats :hug:

[MysticalBurrito]

*Blows nose and sniffles* :cry2: This is so sweet. I'm so happy for you.

[Breakeven]

awwwwwwww that soo cute

[DarkNick]

Hey everyone!!!! Dad was awesome about it!!!!

Mission accomplished then my friend! ;)
I wish you to be that lucky and good in the rest of your life too!

[Donkey]

there we are.... not so hard was it

[Dimitri]

there we are.... not so hard was it

Okay smartass, your turn now....XD

[Genghis Khan]

Congratulations Rob. There ain't no better feeling than having your parents by your side supporting and accepting you for who you are. Your parents are genuinely cool.

[Biscuithead13]

So happy for you! Glad you have such an accepting family and that everyhting went well.

[Smeagol]

Congrats Robert! It's good that your dad took it well and it must feel like a weight off your shoulders to have come out to your family.