Miscellaneous: Today, I came out to my mom as a lesbian. She told me that it...

By Just Me - 26/07/2012 05:04 - United States - Brooklyn

Today, I came out to my mom as a lesbian. She told me that it was impossible, because since she isn't one, she therefore couldn't have given birth to one. She still won't believe me. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/08/2019 22:00 - United States - Houston

Today, my mom barged into my room, threw 5 boxes of condoms at me, then said, "So you don't get pregnant". She still hasn't accepted the fact that I'm a lesbian. 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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By Anonymous - 23/06/2009 05:28 - United States

Today, my mom went to a psychic. The reason? She has convinced herself that I'm gay, even though I've told her that I'm not and never have been. The psychic disagreed. Apparently, I'm bicurious with one of my guy friends. Guess who my mom believes? FML

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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 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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By Anonymous - 25/02/2013 16:14 - United States

Today, my mom tried to convince my dad that I was a lesbian. Why? Because she was bored. FML

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By Just_do_it_17 - 09/05/2011 04:03 - United States

Today, after being out of the closet for over three years, I learned that some of my friends still don't believe me that I am really a lesbian. They still think I made the whole thing up because I can't get a man. 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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By Anonymous - 24/10/2012 22:43 - United States - Lahaina

Today, I learned that despite having told them two years ago, my parents still aren't accepting of me being gay. I found this out when my mom called and asked if I was "cured" yet. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/11/2023 07:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I came out to my parents as lesbian. Surprisingly, they were OK with it… just as long as I still marry a dude, give them grandbabies, and keep the whole lesbian thing a deep, dark, shameful secret that we never talk about again. FML

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Thursday 26 July 2012 12:01

Well, at least you didn't get your logic from her. Clearly, you are the smarter lass.

officeradvil 8

Thursday 26 July 2012 12:01

I'm sorry, but your mother is an idiot. Or she is in denial. Either one will work.

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spottyblanket 8

Thursday 26 July 2012 18:32

I'm sorry op, you were really brave though

Lunachic91 6

Thursday 26 July 2012 18:36

I'm a lesbian. 'Coming out' is a process for everyone involved, not just the gay person. If you've never given any indication about it, then yes, it's ok and normal for your family and friends and coworkers to have to work it out emotionally for themselves for a minute. It doesn't mean that they aren't accepting, it means they are having a human reaction. If mom still has problems adjusting after a bit, recommend her to check out PFLAG. (Parents And Friends Of Lesbians and Gays).

gracehi 31

Thursday 26 July 2012 23:08

Thank you. While I understand that OP's mom's reaction must be upsetting to her, I think people are being too hard on the mom here.

Lunachic91 6

Friday 27 July 2012 1:44

Seriously. The mom wasn't mean or abusive. A lot of peoples initial reactions to surprising or stressful things is not always ideal. She will probably come around, given a little time to think it out.

Ryan8878 21

Thursday 26 July 2012 18:42

Lol, right.... because only gay people give birth to gay children. Some people's parents. I'm sorry OP. Give it time, she might come around.

affamigo13 1

Thursday 26 July 2012 19:17

OP your mom needs to go to school ;)

sophie22_fml 8

Thursday 26 July 2012 19:18

Forgive your mom's ignorance, I'm sure with time she'll understand.

doodlecloud 26

Thursday 26 July 2012 19:24

I don't even know what to say to that. I guess talk to one of those LGBT support groups, maybe they'll have a good idea of how to combat your mum's crazy. Good luck, really good luck. : /

Calyx_fml 21

Thursday 26 July 2012 19:48

Tell her it skips a generation.

amyybr 0

Thursday 26 July 2012 19:50

Eww

s0ulslack 20

Thursday 26 July 2012 20:28

Your mother is abit slow and/or thick

osm1989_fml 6

Thursday 26 July 2012 20:58

Michaelcortez, you should not have children if that is the case. I hope that is simply a poorly-crafted, tasteless joke on your part. Otherwise, just don't have children.