How can I tell my parents that I'm gay?

Sometimes, it’s challenging and/or difficult to talk to parents. You want them to be proud of you and non judgmental. So it’s a little difficult discussing with them what’s happening in life. Plan ahead. Be intentional and purposeful about the discussion. It’s good to share with your parents, so that they don’t get the news from someone else. You want to be the first one they hear it from. It builds trust and great parent - child relationship. How to tell them? Make sure they are both available and accessible when you’re ready to tell them, no distractions. And then discuss it with them.

Only tell them if you are ready. Make sure you are in a safe and confidential space. Ask them if there is a good time to speak and sit down with them to have a conversation. If anything goes wrong, have a plan in mind to go or be somewhere safe such as a friend's house or a relative's house. You may want to practice the speech first with someone who knows you are out and you can trust. Remember though, it is your choice when to come out; you don't have to until you are 100% ready and safe when you are telling them.