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iCookie Jar
March 22nd, 2012, 05:14 PM
So, I came out to my Ma'am ages ago (well, actually she read my yearbook (from last year!) which is full of stuff like "keep off the guys in the showers" from my friends, and she questioned me on it).
I told her I was gay, but she didn't seem happy about it.
I mean, obviously I didn't expect her to throw a party or anything, but I thought she might be a bit more enthusiatic about it; she wasn't angry or upset or happy, she was just blank.

It's been about six months now, and we've never spoken about it once. She said she told my step dad accidentally, so now, whenever any topic related to the subject comes up, even things as vague as baby names, I get really nervy and awkward, and so does she.

What am I supposed to do? I feel like it's been to long to bring the topic up again.
Is she ok with it?

Tristin.
March 24th, 2012, 07:31 PM
things like this, especially considering the situation in which she found out, do take time. your parents will take a while to get used to the idea, but maybe you should talk to them about it, try to break down the awkwardness and in doing so, speed up the acceptance process. good luck x

Mortal Coil
March 24th, 2012, 09:38 PM
She's never had a kid come out to her before, and just doesn't know how to react. Maybe she was blank because she genuinely doesn't care what your sexuality is (as in, won't judge you because of it).
With your stepdad, I dare you to be flamboyant. Not in a drag-queen way, but just be brash about it to get rid of the tension. A few nervous chuckles later you will hopefully be fine.