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

RoseCrystal 17

Friday 6 April 2012 19:31

your mother sounds like a terrible person. How dare she judge you for what you are, she should embrace you openly.

LilKriminal 0

Friday 6 April 2012 19:36

I would be disappointed too

baseballer4lifey 0

Friday 6 April 2012 19:39

Aweuh !

brianjman14 22

Friday 6 April 2012 20:30

Dafuq?

Dracoboxer357 35

Friday 6 April 2012 22:01

Aweuh......All Women Enjoy Unleashing Hell? I always suspected this, but thanks for the conformation. ;)

Haaskyle 2

Friday 6 April 2012 19:39

I am not a homophobe, but I am against gay marriage. Yes that is possible.

GoldenGrizzly 7

Friday 6 April 2012 19:40

I hope you said, "Having a homophobic mother is one of my greatest disappointments in life. No offense meant."

fetalmatter 0

Friday 6 April 2012 19:42

Don't be gay than

hama806 19

Friday 6 April 2012 19:45

Sorry to comment on your mother's behavior and "no offense" but she is a closed minded, bigoted animal. You should be proud of who you are and NEVER let anyone make you feel otherwise. It sounds like she is the biggest disappointment that you ever had! Keep your head up OP!

mikeymayhem_87 15

Friday 6 April 2012 19:45

Tell her to piss off like many other commenters have said before me. If she is that gung-ho about you being gay (assuming you are), that she has to have group therapy for it, only to call you out on it harshly.... Then you should save face and dignity by disowning her.