just wondering

[Max the Disenchanter]

what's it like to be the gay kid in a conservative family?

[Dalcourt]

I guess this would be completely different for every gay kid in every conservative family.

[mick01]

I think it would suck to be a gay kid in a non-supportive family. As I've seen and said on here before, if parents aren't going to love their child unconditionally, then don't have kids.

[Jinglebottom]

Nothing special. I just avoid the topic of dating with my parents and don't turn to them for any kind of help or advice. And if I ever get married, they're not invited.

[ImJulia]

It would be different for everyone.

[jamie_n5]

I was in that situation. My parents totally flipped when I came out as gay. But with time and gained knowledge my family became accepting and understanding of me as who I am. Tell them and give them time and space to accept.

[Just JT]

Think that would suck. I’d feel like I was living someone else’s life. Cause it wouldn’t be mine unless I was allowed to be who I am

[SeansLittleBro]

I'm fortunate to have very supportive parents ....they know that I will live my life for ME and not for their expectations...I can't imagine living in any other situation as many gays/lesbians do and have to hide themselves...and that also is something that leads to depression and other more serious considerations...