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Rodsimmer
May 18th, 2015, 09:03 PM
My parents (well my whole family) are homophobes and very religous and I am bi. I am not afraid of coming out to my friends, I just don't know how to bring it up. But I don't know how to tell my parents who will completely disown me and not thing twice about it.

Elysium
May 18th, 2015, 09:04 PM
You don't have to ever come out to your family. Don't feel as though it's morally required of you. You should do what's best for your safety and wellbeing.

Hudor
May 18th, 2015, 09:16 PM
Disowning a child is an extreme reaction and generally parents don't resolve to it though that's a fear many gay/ bi children have(including me at some point of time).
If you are actually considering coming out maybe you try to assess first how homophobic your family is really. If they are that radical, don't come out now and wait till you are financially independent.

northy
May 19th, 2015, 01:12 AM
I'm in a similar situation. You don't have to come out now. I'm not going to come out until I've left home and then it doesn't matter if I am disowned or not.

Vermilion
May 19th, 2015, 01:19 AM
My parents (well my whole family) are homophobes and very religous and I am bi. I am not afraid of coming out to my friends, I just don't know how to bring it up. But I don't know how to tell my parents who will completely disown me and not thing twice about it.

I've only came out as bi to 3 friends and my twin and on here. My parent's/rest of my family won't care at all but I don't want to tell them.

Straya
May 20th, 2015, 06:12 AM
My parents (well my whole family) are homophobes and very religous and I am bi. I am not afraid of coming out to my friends, I just don't know how to bring it up. But I don't know how to tell my parents who will completely disown me and not thing twice about it.

the one and only question you have to ask is (do they have to know) mine dont so i ahvent told them its as simple as that

Bull
May 20th, 2015, 07:40 AM
No announcement needed. Just live your life as you. Over time it will become apparent to those close to you the nature of your sexual orientation, over which you have no control. If they are uncomfortable with your God given nature, that is a problem with which they need to deal. If your close associates decide to distance themselves from you, it is good to know that they were never true friends. True friends are accepting of a person with out reservation. It does not mean they embrace every action but they do embrace the person. I don't care how "religious" a person or family might be, but if they "disown" a family member because of their God given nature I would question the teachings of that religion.
You have a lot of living to do, so put aside the would be detractors and get on with life. Good luck and know that I and many of the VT family stand with you.

Aajj333
May 21st, 2015, 12:38 AM
From the information provided, it seems like you shouldn't tell them. Parents are obligated to care for their children unconditionally, which it sounds like your parents don't. Just know that there are many people out there who love you, even if your parents don't.

Kirina
May 21st, 2015, 03:26 PM
In this era I think being gay is just as normal as being straight. Imagine how ridiculous it would be to say to your parents, "Mom, dad. I'm straight". No one ever comes out as straight, so no one should have to come out as gay either.

Just live your life.