Coming Out

[Tyler44441]

Recently, I've accepted the fact that I'm gay. Since then I've been a lot happier with myself. There is one problem that is stressing me out though. I haven't told my family yet. Even though I have a strong feeling that they won't love me any less, there's still that underlying fear that they'll reject me. How can I conquer this fear of telling them, and what is the best way to tell them? I feel like I should tell them before I go back to school.

[MyNameIs.]

Just take your time to make a plan so you cann tell them :o do it when you are ready for it!

[oneDay]

Hint to them that you may be gay. However, do it with an insecurity that is reassuring to them that you're likely to be straight if they don't like it. Sometimes families who presumably are supportive of it might think of it as a phase or might keep you openly in the closet, like my family did. To prevent that, make sure to prove that you are sure of yourself and comfortable with it; as you said, you are happier with yourself being out and be sure to point that out to anyone you feel should know. Whatever you do, don't break down like I did - nobody can handle it and your coming out might have the worst outcome.
Hopefully your family accepts it once you have proved yourself better off being open and out about it. I say that because family are the only people we sometimes need to prove ourselves to and that applies here, in my opinion.

I hope this helps. I know this may belong but I really want to try to help you get the support that you need because, sometimes, that support is just acceptance alone. Never personally getting that support makes me want to help others who have a chance of being true to themselves and the people they love. Please, ask anything more if you need any advice. :)

[Harley Quinn]

P101 :arrow: Teen Sexuality.

[Tyler44441]

Hint to them that you may be gay. However, do it with an insecurity that is reassuring to them that you're likely to be straight if they don't like it. Sometimes families who presumably are supportive of it might think of it as a phase or might keep you openly in the closet, like my family did. To prevent that, make sure to prove that you are sure of yourself and comfortable with it; as you said, you are happier with yourself being out and be sure to point that out to anyone you feel should know. Whatever you do, don't break down like I did - nobody can handle it and your coming out might have the worst outcome.
Hopefully your family accepts it once you have proved yourself better off being open and out about it. I say that because family are the only people we sometimes need to prove ourselves to and that applies here, in my opinion.

I hope this helps. I know this may belong but I really want to try to help you get the support that you need because, sometimes, that support is just acceptance alone. Never personally getting that support makes me want to help others who have a chance of being true to themselves and the people they love. Please, ask anything more if you need any advice. :)
This is probably the most thought out, helpful answer that I've ever received. Thank you. I'm starting to understand how to approach the situation.

[oneDay]

Sure, I'm really happy it helped.