How do I come out to my parents?

You better think about their attitude towards whatever the reason you want to come out first. Then start giving them clues may be using a joke or telling them about some people who are in the same position as yours. After that you may come out to them depends upon their reactions.

Its different for everyone. Some parents are super supportive while others... not so much. It comes down to Timing, if they are supportive, and (the biggest one) YOU. When do YOU feel ready to do this, when do YOU feel is the right time? Most of this should be about you. Make sure you are ready for anything when coming out to your parents. Also, if possible, try to figure out if your parents are supportive of LGBT or not by asking about topics relating to LGBT+.

Wait for the right time and the right situation. Become financially and emotionally independent, tell them, hope that they understand because if they love you, they will but yes give them time, you cant expect them to digest this big revelation in a second.

Always take the time to talk to yourself about how you feel about having this discussion with them. Making sure you are positive that you're ready for this is a helpful step. Getting your parents at a time when they are not doing multiple things at once, or under large amounts of stress may help in having a smoother conversation or approach. You can make it a more amusing situation/conversation if that's your kinda thing as.

Firstly, if you are in any known danger such as the possibility of you being kicked out or the threat of physical harm DO NOT come out. It may be hard to keep it in but it is for your own personal well-being that you make sure you are in no danger before you tell your parents, if they are homophobic or transphobic then it is in your best interest not to do so. Next, when it comes to telling your parents, it is best to tell them face to face so that you can gauge the emotions they are expressing and if you feel uncomfortable doing it face to face then you can always write a letter expressing your feelings and give it to them!

I planned on telling my parents one evening, my sister knew I was going to do it. It was terrifying, I was so anxious, not because I thought they would react badly, it was just such a personal thing. My sister eventually had to tell my parents to sit down because I had to speak to them. I was eventually just forced to say it, I kind of pushed myself into a corner because for me there was no other way to really say it.

It depends for everyone. If you're in a dangerous situation or if you rely on your parents and you feel coming out will put you in danger, please avoid coming out until you know you will be safe coming out. Try sitting them down and having a discussion about it. Describe what you're going through and how you feel. They may feel angry or upset, or even invalidate you but if you give them time, the will hopefully understand.

I didn't come out for a long time—not until I knew I would be okay if they didn't accept me. I tested the waters for a long time by bringing up characters and people who were gay or lesbian. It wasn't until I was in college, financially independent, and had my first girlfriend that I told my dad via text message. He asked if I was sure, then took me and my girlfriend out to lunch. I waited forever to tell my mom, until one day I did it offhandedly in an email. She never mentioned it, and she called my girlfriends my "friend" for a long time. Even now, she talks about wishing she could find me a nice boy. But we just don't talk about it much, and we get along well besides that. The important thing is to put your safety first! You're never ever obligated to come out, and a loving partner will understand and respect your fears!

I think this is something you know best about. Are your parents open, accepting and loving in all circumstances or do they have strict beliefs and can't see beyond them? If you have accepting, loving parents, this is something you may feel comfortable talking to them about; and having lots of resources to answer their questions. Other people have to be prepared to have members of their family not accept them. In these cases, it helps to build 'family' from friends who are wholly accepting and supportive of everything you do.

First make sure you are coming out to them because you are ready and you want to. Coming out can be very hard, especially when you feel pressure to do so. Your top priority should be you. Make sure you feel safe and comfortable coming out to them. Your well-being is very important in the process of coming out to your parents.