Before I start I just want to say that you need to consider your safety before coming out. Don't put yourself in any kind of potentially harmful situation!
Coming Out. The best, most fun, least stressful part of being LGBTQ+ (sarcasm intensifies.) I've been wanting to write about this topic, especially since I'm struggling with the decision to come out to my dad or not. However, this isn't about me! So, Many parents will go through phases such as shock, guilt, denial, and personal decision-making. This is all normal, so don't worry about it. if they react in these ways, just give them time. However, all families are different and everyone will react differently. When you come out, make sure you have somewhere to go or have someone to support you. You also want to make sure that you tell them when the time is right (make sure things are going well for your family before coming out.) You also need to be patient with parents, as some will need time to become accepting and they may need more time to educate themselves on the subject. You should also never come out during an argument, using your gender/sexuality as a weapon against them. You also want to make sure that they can educate themselves. A book or a counselor's number could help. JUST DON'T FEEL PRESSURED TO COME OUT. You don't have to! Some people never come out! Some parents will feel a sense of loss, feeling that they've lost their trust and overall relationship with their children. Give them time, as this is usually temporary. Reassure them that nothing about you has changed; you're the same person as the day before and the year before. You also need to assure them that this is who you are, and who you always have been. Tell them it's not their fault, and help them work through it. SOURCE: https://prideresourcecenter.colostate.edu/resources/coming-out-to-your-parents/
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