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How do I come out to my parents?

Profile: Rileigh7474
Rileigh7474 on Jul 21, 2018
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The best way to come out to parents is usually to just tell them, don’t go crazy and do anything weird, just having a sit down conversation with your parents is usually the way to go.
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Profile: Allears247
Allears247 on Jul 25, 2018
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Just tell them. As hard as it is you'll just have to come out and tell them, Theres no easy way out of this particular situation unfortunately.
Profile: RumpleSteeleSkin
RumpleSteeleSkin on Jul 25, 2018
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Congrats on wanting your parents to know on this. I do know it is very hard and scary thing to do as even parents can be against this. Communication is the best thing, but also writing a letter if you feel you can't share on this the way you want to. Be honest of how you feel on this. Share that you may feel scared of their reaction to this. Also allow some time for them to understand and take this news in. Be open to feedback. Mostly know your parents love you.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 26, 2018
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There's literally no set way you should do this, because every family situation is different. Try gauging how comfortable and safe you would feel if you came out, and if you need to do it when you aren't under your parent's immediate control.
Profile: WaterColorWitch
WaterColorWitch on Jul 28, 2018
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It depends on how your parents feel about what you will share. If you trust them, you should be able to share. I would say start with the parent you trust to handle he news best, and go from there. If you're not sure, perhaps start with another family member you can trust to be understanding, such as an Aunt or a sibling or cousin or grandparent. If you have no options outside your family and fear violence, seek you nearest community online or in your hometown to get advice and build a support network.
Profile: LunarLemon8
LunarLemon8 on Aug 1, 2018
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Take your time. No hesitation. You don't have to come out, and you should do it when you are feeling 100% safe. There are many ways to come out, you should choose a way that fits you the best. :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 3, 2018
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There isn't a right or wrong way to do it! The first thing you should remember is to make sure that it is SAFE to come out. Please don't put yourself in danger. If you are worried about their reaction, wait until you are sure enough in your identity to stand up to replies like "are you sure?" and "I don't know about this". Be prepared with information about your identity if they're confused- many people fear what they don't know, and if you're ready to help them learn about you, then it can help improve reactions. Good luck!
Profile: Josefina93
Josefina93 on Aug 10, 2018
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Well, I don't think there's like a right time or an easy way to do this. I guess you just have to tell them how you really feel about it, try to understand them as well, because it may take sometime for them to understand, accept it and get used to it, and also let them ask you questions (some of them might have a lot), and try to be open and answer them, because this is just them trying to understand.
Profile: Wolfboy2
Wolfboy2 on Aug 11, 2018
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In my poison there is no set way to come out, its all about your personal preference. You could come out to your parent by writing them a note, sending them a text, or just talking to them about it. It can take a lot of nerve to come out, especially if you haven't come out to anyone else. My suggestion would be to have a sit down alone, and go through in your head the different ways you can think about coming out, perhaps write them down. Then go over each idea and see which one best suits you or feels more natural. Remember this is just a suggestion, so you don't have to follow what I said. How ever you come out, I wish you all the best.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 17, 2018
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Figure out a medium between your parents, for example what makes your parents more calm are there any areas in the house where they feel settled. Maybe an outing where everyone has fresh gear, location can often help when a stressful situation or environment is about to envelop. Be honest, speak from the heart, and sometimes having facts about yourself or what you are can help as well. Sometimes people don't understand things when they don't understand it. Hence having no knowledge about it, that can be scary for anyone. So maybe educating them on what you may be will help them understand more as well as the location.
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