My child says they are gay, lesbian or asexual. How do I cope?

Well, they're your child. You must love them to want to cope. Just tell yourself that this is what he/she really truly wants.

it is not some thing for you to cope with. sexuality is not something you can choose. you cope with trauma, you cope with tragedies since being the above is none hence there is no need to cope instead be there for your child and support them. it is already tough for them in this narrow minded world.

Well, you need to get your mind clear. Talk about the situation, talk with people who experienced the same thing. The important things is, never forget your child in this situation. You're not alone!

The most important thing is to just listen and not judge. Your child is opening up to you and trusting you with something that is really close to their heart and probably really difficult to talk about. The next thing is that parents should learn more and do research, ask questions instead of jumping to conclusions about what this means. Remember they are still your child, the same one you loved before; and that's all that matters.

That's nothing wrong with that, every person is different. Your child relies on you to be there for him, especially in a situation where people are judgemental and disagree with their preferences, so the most important thing for him now is to have someone to believe in him and tells him that its natural and they shouldn't be ashamed for who they are, despite people's believes.

Love them for who they are, not their preferences. Just because your child is gay doesn't mean they are any different than before they came out. Also keep in mind that it took quite a bit of courage for them to come out to you. Support them and love them! They are the same as they have always been!

It's important that you support your child through this regardless of how you're feeling about it. It is sometimes hard for parents to understand or get their head around these conversations, however you need to makesure you listen to them and reassure them that you're always there for them and always will be. You could try talking to your friends about it if you're finding it difficult to understand, or if you're finding it hard to accept or understand your child's sexuality there are lots of online helpsites and advice sites as well as help books.

You accept them for who they are. Let them openly discuss it with you, perhaps they could help you understand. And you support them. Just because they have a different sexuality than you doesn't mean their character is any different. They simply have a different preference when it comes to partners.

I'm not sure I understand the question. How do you cope? What are you coping with? If your child is something other than heterosexual, it is just who they are. Love your child the same as you did yesterday.

You don't. It has nothing to do with you and isn't an affliction that requires coping. It should be the same to you as if they say 'I have blonde hair' or 'I'm tall'. It's a part of who they are and that's that. You should accept them and move on.