What's the best way to come out of the closet to your parents?

If you are afraid that your parents will throw you out of the house, disown you, cut you off financially or harm you in any other way, it may not be the best time to come out. It's OK to wait. If you are not dependent on them anymore, but are afraid of a face-to-face confrontation, it may be a good idea to tell them on the phone or send them a letter. The important thing is, just do it. You might be surprised by how well they take it! If they don't take it well, remember, once you're an adult, your presence in their lives is YOUR CHOICE, and if they don't accept who you are, you don't have to be a part of their lives.

The way I came out was I invited my girlfriend to go to the movies with my family and they saw us kissing. Not the best way I'll admit. Their response was a little embarassing!

The best way is to sit them down and tell them the truth. Explain to them why you made that choice and how it makes u feel.

This all depends on your parents, you will know them better than us. However a good way is to write a letter, saying how you feel, your concerns, be honest and true and put it somewhere either your mother or father will find it (you can decide who). Then go from there. Another way could be to record a video and allow them to watch it, or to go out for a coffee somewhere and talk about it then. I wish you the best of luck with this, it is a big, and brave step, and i am proud of you!

Certainly not by checking the "bisexual" box when you are at the doctor and then showing it to your mom. Honestly it was hard for me to come out. My mom saw homosexuality as a "defect," so it was tough having to explain to her that I was both who I am but normal. We are still working through it.

Be honest with them. They'd want to know the truth. You can flat out tell them, or do it in a more creative way. Maybe bake a cake showing a little person walking out of a closet saying "Surprise!"

I sat down and talked to my mother, I explained what the orientation 'pansexual' meant, and then SHE asked ME if I was pansexual. I was so releaved. I had told some people before just to make it easier. Once I had told one person, it became easier to accept and to tell others. That first person could be anyone. I choose a stranger from summercamp.

That, in my opinion, is entirely up to you. I haven't come out to mine yet, but be sure you will be in a safe environment and say it how you think they will take it best. I know the Trevor Project and PFLAG and HRC have some resources on coming out, and I was just reading a book called "Is It a Choice?" which might be helpful for them. Lots of luck!

Prepare them for it. Don't just bombard them with the news. Make little comments here and there, leave them hints, and, when you feel you're ready, tell them.

It always depends on who your parents are. If your parents are accepting, just sit down with them and tell them. If you fear your parents are less accepting, wait till you are eighteen and your parents have no power over you.