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How do I come out to my parents?

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scarletDrum22 on Apr 29, 2020
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There's no right or wrong way to come out, but as someone who's come out to my parents, I have some tips. 1. Make sure you're ready. For me, this meant knowing my parents would have questions and being okay with having a conversation about it, even if it would be awkward. 2. Know that it's normal to feel anxious and awkward. 3. Think about how they might react. If you're a minor or live with your parents and think there's a potential that you'll be unsafe after coming out, talk to a friend or other family member to have a back-up plan in case you need a place to stay. You're better safe than sorry. 4. Think about how you want to come out. You can sit them down, write a note, text, call, bake a cake, o anything else. It's your moment, so don't be afraid to own it!
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Anonymous on Jun 7, 2020
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I think you could bring the topic up a few times before you come out to see where you parents stand with that, and if you feel that they will not support after that you can rethink what to do. After that I think that you could come up with a super fun way to come out, a transgender youtuber made a video on ways subscribers came out and some were quite creative. Overall I think when you do come out to your parents you need to feel comfortable with what is happening. Ok well hope this helps you out!!
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Anonymous on Jun 20, 2020
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Maybe I will sit with them and tell them in a silent situation about my identity. I will ask them to try and understand about my situation,I will tell them that I am okay if they are angry or I am ready to hear their opinion about it but I would want them to accept me as I am as that's my identity. I will try every possible way to convince them that how love is a feeling and not a gender. I will tell them how much their acceptence matters to me and I want them to understand how times and situations have changed and how things have changed so maybe they should change their mindset a little and understand me and how much their love and validation matters to me.
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Lalamaximus on Jun 20, 2020
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Everyone is different. You cant just create a box and fit everyone in it. Do whatever makes you feel most comftable. You could just sit down and have a talk, write them a letter, make a short movie, send them a video, or anything else that you feel comftable with. No one can tell you what to do, because you re the only one that knows the whole situation. Dont stress it out to much. You will eventually find a method that works for you. If you need any help my DMs are open. I hope i helped. Have a nice day:)
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elizabethunter on Jul 1, 2020
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Coming out is a big part of your life as a member of LGBTQ+ community. It is also very hard, because you dont know whether your parents will support you. So many people are dealing with this problem. So, if you know someone, talk to them first for some advice. Dont worry. Just try to relax, sit down with them and calmly explain the situation. Dont put too much preassure on them, because this may be a shock for them. But, if they really love you, they will support you no matter what. Everything will turn out fine and just dont worry. Peace.
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Anonymous on Jul 24, 2020
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There are a few ways, but first of all, make sure it is safe to do so. So don't come out if you risk harm to yourself over it, if that makes sense. Then, for actually coming out; you can either talk it out with them or write a letter, among other options. Talking generally requires a safe place and a calm demeanor. Saying something along the lines of "this has been on my mind a lot and I think you would like to know that I am (insert gender/sexuality here). Letter writing just needs to be clear and to the point, little room for interpretation. Best of luck to you! You're loved.
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Anonymous on Jul 26, 2020
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To tell the truth it’s kind of hard and not that easy. I was adopted when I was 5 years old and now I am 15 years old. I never do since I don’t know what to say or what will happen but now I think I am ready. I am doing a big step talking about my adoption which I tend to try and keep out of the public. The steps I am taking for when I want to do the chat is the following. I am planning what to say, I am preparing myself for what they may say since I have had others talks before, I am going to warn them before that anything I don’t want talk about I won’t, I may cry and that I will stop the conversation for any reason. When I do have a conversation and come out to my parents I try to do it somewhere I can trust and take advantage which can be when I am in the car driving since they can’t get mad or I could crash.
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Anonymous on Sep 2, 2020
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Well. I'm gonna be honest and try to go directly to the point. It mainly depends in how you feel comfortable and before doing anything you should think before about their reaction. I don't want to be negative and I hope this is not your case but many conservative parents are not that accepting. But if your parents are little teddy bears, probably try to find something that identifies you (if you want to make a big come out obviously), that could be like a cake, a painting etc etc etc. If you don't wanna do something big, memes work.
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Anonymous on Oct 7, 2020
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The first thing is maybe trying to communicate and let them understand the way it makes you feel when trying to explain this. It might be the best to be transparent about your thoughts and feelings. Although, make sure that you don't let them rule your life and try to make your own choices. Their reaction should not effect you massively because they got to accept you like this one way or another. You know your parents more than anyone and so you know the best way to talk to them. I hope it goes well and everything will be fine.
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Anonymous on Oct 10, 2020
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if they are homophobic, don't. if they aren't just go and tell them who you really are, if they ain't homophobic i'm sure they'll have no problem accepting you however if they are homophobic, please don't. you know your parents the best and you might know how they would react, if you think they would take some serious action like abusing you either verbally or physically or some other things like disowning you, please don't open up. you don't need to, do it when you are self dependent cause why would you take such a risk? you don't see straight people coming out do you? exactly, you don't need to either. my point is if they are accepting, please do and if they aren't don't.
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