How do I come out to my parents?

There are lots of different ways you could come out to them. If you feel comfortable with it, simply sitting down with them and talking it through may help. If you don't feel comfortable doing it face to face, you can always try doing it over the phone, message or even writing it down. Whatever you feel comfortable with is best.

There are many, many, many ways to come out to your parents. Some people choose to come out in a creative way, such as putting “I’m [insert sexual orientation, romantic oroentation, gender, etc.]!” in icing on the top of a cake or (specifically for ftm or mtf transgender people) giving their parents an “it’s a [boy/girl]!” balloon and changing “it’s” to “i’m”. Some people choose to simply sit their parents down to dinner and tell them. There are so many ways to come out, but, for your safety, coming out in a safe environment is highly recommended. The number one most important thing to remember is to be honest (emphasis on honest). And if anything goes wrong, it is best to still think of it as an accomplishment. You came out! That is such an amazing accomplishment! Coming out can be a really hard thing to do, and, personally, I am so proud of you for that! Even if you haven’t came out or don’t plan to, you still know who you are and have chose to embrace it! That’s the most beautiful thing. If you are planning to come out, I wish you the best of luck!

Find the right time to tell Them, let Them Ask questions, just let Them take their time. And just tell Them How it is.

This is a hard thing to do, because you're worried about how they will react and how they'll make you feel. The best thing to do, is practise how you're going to break the news. Perhaps tell the parent you feel more trust towards and see how they take it. It is a struggle, but it's an important step in your life and your parents will love you unconditionally either way. We're always struck by the negatives in these situations, but they are your parents, they are the people who have raised you and loved you from the moment you've vomitted on them, screamed at them and so much more. They'll not change how much they love you, if anything, they'll be proud of you for coming out as the real you.

Make sure you are comfortable in your environment, and make sure your parents are calm. Don't do it during a crisis, it could make them overreact. Just let the words flow. If you don't feel safe coming out to them, you don't have to. You don't owe your parents anything, it is completely your choice.

There are a lot of options. Of course you can just talk to them. But if you have trouble speaking to them, you could write a letter. Sometimes it's easier to write and you don't have to be in the same room while they are reading it.

Do it once you're ready. Never do it out of the blue, try doing it during a dinner or sit them down in the living room,

The best way is the simplest way. When you're ready and certain that they'll accept you, just tell them that you have something to say and say it. They are your parents and will love you no matter what. But if you know that they won't accept who you are then that's more complicated situation 😐

I completely understand. If you believe you are in a safe environment to come out then go for it! Get your parents to sit down comfortably. Ask your parents if you can have an important and serious talk. Slowly get to the point and let them know how you feel, ensure that nothing has changed and that you are just ready to continue in life as yourself. Allow them to respond/ask them questions to see how they feel. All in all, it is your choice and just know that it will be good in the long run for you

Well only do it when you feel safe and not pressured. Sit them down and make sure they have your full attention. And once you are calm and have all your thoughts in line tell them.