Came out, yet...

[AbyssalLight7]

So I came all the way out as Bi by posting it on facebook and making image w/ words on it "I'm coming out as Bi" my cover photo, my dad made me remove everything I possibly could, you can't delete cover photo's so he made me put a different on up so it would be less noticeable. My parents are really kind and loving but they're religiously against it, mom's gotten really depressed because of it, and I don't know if it really got out at all at school, I don't want to hide but I'm not brave enough to come out to some people in person. All summed up: My parents are against it, mom's getting depressed because of it, and I don't want it to be a secret anymore but I can't just say it and if I post it again I'll pry end up in trouble. Any advice?

[skiman]

Don't post it again, but tell people, and make your mom learn to accept it. I really dont know other than that good luck man.

[LouBerry]

You can tell whoever you want. But if it's upsetting your mother, and you're worried about her, don't post in on social media. It's like loosing your virginity, you can be proud of it, you can talk about it, you can tell your friends, but you don't have to post it on social media, at least until your mother has warmed up to the fact a bit.

[Syvelocin]

I'd have a good talk and then drop it. You gotta let them know that you can still be happy, and this is the key to your happiness. You don't need their approval but it would feel really good for them to have your back. They're religious so god made you this way. He wouldn't have if he didn't like it. He made you bi for a reason, and gave you to your parents for a reason. This is who you are and there's no changing it.

Explain things like that and then just let it linger. It's all you can do.

Future, you can control who sees your posts. Cut your mum and dad out (and any uncool family) and they'll never know if your friends aren't idiots. Profile pics though, I can't help you.

[Miri]

Firstly, congratulations for deciding to come out. I completely understand why it is that you don't want to keep it to yourself, and why it's getting you down that your family is against it.

If they had no idea, letting them find out through social media probably wasn't the way to go. I mean, they might be hurt that you didn't trust them enough to give them a heads up before announcing it on FB. Or, they could just be against the idea. You are the way you are, and if them knowing who that person is will help you be happy, then by all means tell them that. But, give them some time to warm up to the idea if they need it.

[ksdnfkfr]

You have to do what you think is right and go with your heart I suppose.
Personally I am planning on waiting until I am on my own.
But I may end up changing my mind about that in a couple of years.

[sqishy]

I'd have a good talk and then drop it. You gotta let them know that you can still be happy, and this is the key to your happiness. You don't need their approval but it would feel really good for them to have your back. They're religious so god made you this way. He wouldn't have if he didn't like it. He made you bi for a reason, and gave you to your parents for a reason. This is who you are and there's no changing it.

Explain things like that and then just let it linger. It's all you can do.

Future, you can control who sees your posts. Cut your mum and dad out (and any uncool family) and they'll never know if your friends aren't idiots. Profile pics though, I can't help you.

Agree with this. Don't get into a situation where you feel pressured with coming out.