Parents, LGBTQIA+ and Therapy: Some taken

Some taken

By Sadboy - 06/04/2012 14:24 - United States

Today, I went to family therapy because my mom wanted the family to be closer. When asked what her biggest disappointment was in life, she turned to me and said, "Having a gay son" then patted my hand, smiled, and said "No offense, honey." FML

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By EvilMother - 14/09/2012 00:57 - United States - Hinsdale

Today, after having a long talk with my mother about LGBT rights, she told me that she was totally open. I felt completely relieved, being gay myself. Seconds later, she said, "But not for you. I want you to find me a nice girl that can give me lots of grandkids." FML

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By Anonymous - 06/01/2015 00:16 - United States - Oak Ridge

Today, my mom called me into the living room to say that she had something important to tell me. She then explained how she and my dad had "talked things over" and wanted me to know that they accept me and love me no matter what. Apparently my mom thinks I'm lesbian. I'm not. FML

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Supportive

By bopbop - 20/05/2009 01:21 - United States

Today, my brother came out to our family as being gay. My mother starting crying because she "wanted grandchildren." I told her that I was planning on having children. She started crying harder. FML

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Denial

By TedX - 19/08/2020 20:07

Today, at 18, I finally told my mom I was gay. She spent the rest of the day bringing up my "future wife" at every possible chance she had. FML

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By augh - 10/12/2010 08:24

Today, I finally worked up the courage to tell my mom that I'm gay. She sympathetically patted my back and told me I don't need to make up excuses for me being so unattractive to women. FML

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By teriyaki124 - 21/03/2009 09:13 - United States

Today, I came out to my mom. I had an epic speech planned, and when I tried to tell her, it all fell apart and I started crying and just said, "I'm gay." After a few seconds silence, my mom sighs and says, "Duh." FML

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Main character syndrome

By Anonymous - 10/02/2024 23:00

Today, my mom found out I’m in therapy and took it as an insult, like therapy was a criticism of her parenting. Um, maybe if she hadn’t spent my childhood telling me and everyone in our family that having me was an accident, that I’ve been a huge burden, and that she should have aborted me. FML

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By shouldhaveknown - 26/06/2009 14:22 - Australia

Today, I finally thought that my mother was okay with me being a lesbian. Then, over dinner, she turns to me and says, "So, do you still think you like girls, or are you going to start being normal again?" FML

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By Karim - 12/12/2012 05:29 - France - Aix-en-provence

Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my family for the first time. My mother's immediate reaction was, "We didn't know you were gay!" No mom, she really is a girl. FML

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Keeping up

By Anonymous - 09/05/2019 22:00

Today, I found out that my mother has been telling everybody that I’m a lesbian, because both of her best friends have at least one gay child each, and she was feeling left out. This explains why people have been treating me differently the last few weeks. FML

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knsy 0

Friday 6 April 2012 18:58

I wish small minds had small mouths.

hubla 0

Friday 6 April 2012 18:59

I would have patted her face with the back of my hand

Comments

BamBamGraham 3

Saturday 7 April 2012 1:40

that is really ****** up...

Lulicah 3

Saturday 7 April 2012 1:40

Aww I'm sorry. That really sucks. No one deserves that from a parent :( I'm glad that mine are accepting.

MelloJello123 1

Saturday 7 April 2012 1:42

182 - I understand all that stuff about gay people using surugates and l think it's great but it's really weird that your sister is the one who volunteered

Dracoboxer357 35

Saturday 7 April 2012 2:17

^ My sister is balsy and unique, that much is for sure. Perhaps I wasn't clear, but she wasn't offering to use her egg with my brother's sperm. She was offering to grow the implanted, fertilized egg from another woman in her womb. Maybe that still strikes you as odd, but she doesn't really want a family of her own, she was just concerned he might, and she cared enough to give him that option, as he's not the type who'd ever ask for anything. You say weird, I say wonderful. It is a very generous offer, and from her point of view, she wasn't using her uterus for much anyways. Her words, not mine. :) But I'm proud of both of them for different reasons, and don't mind talking about it. Cheers! :)

saidin 1

Saturday 7 April 2012 3:25

My sister has also made me the same offer should i ever want it. Such an amazing, loving, thing to do!

Dexxter_fml 4

Saturday 7 April 2012 1:59

This is why so many people are scared to come out.

le_troll 0

Saturday 7 April 2012 2:05

I don't blame her.

Paris25_fml 11

Saturday 7 April 2012 2:09

I don't know if anyone will actually see this way down here but I have strong opinions on this topic. I am a Christian but don't let that push you away because that's the same as homophobia, my opinions should be just as important as anyone's, regardless of sexual orientation. First off, I'd like to say that I would be disappointed if my son/daughter chose to be gay. That does not mean that I would treat them differently. I would still be proud of their accomplishments and support them in life, except for their decision to be homosexual. Secondly, I and many if not most families want to continue their family's name and blood line. Homosexuals cannot naturally have children that will consist of both parents genes, or is there something new that I don't know about? Adoption won't work either. It's a great thing to do and all but that won't continue the family's blood line. I would much prefer adoption after a natural first child so that your family tree can continue. I am "old school." if humanity has made it this far doing it the old way, why change it? I'm sorry if you can't accept or if you disagree with my opinions.i don't hate anybody, so please don't hate me.