Today, my brother came out to our parents. They weren't super happy with it, but they said that it was ok since they still had a straight son. I don't know how to tell them that I'm gay too. FML
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Today, I came out to my parents and siblings as gay. They were very accepting and asked me why I waited until I was 25 to do so. I didn't have the heart to tell them it was their own homophobic remarks that kept me closeted since I realized it at 14, and that a previous coming-out to a parent was dismissed as 'a phase'. FML
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BurnInDemonFire 35
Tell them that you're gay, tell them that they shouldn't judge you, your brother, or anyone else for being gay, and then tell them that they should love their sons unconditionally.
ChakatBlackstar 29
Well, you might wanna ask, "are you saying I'm getting a little brother?!" and then let them figure it out.
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Comments (23)
aruden 25
You should go up to your parents and say "you know how you're okay with him being gay because you still have a straight son? Does that mean we have another brother we don't know about? " Then slowly walk backwards out of the room as their faces change from confused to understanding that you are gay too.
Yudith 25
Don't worry; your parents will be ok with the idea...as long as they get grandchildren. So...wait until your brother begins the adoption/surrogate mom/weird hippy option procedure to get children, I guess. If it takes too long, try it yourself.
Miranda Dickerson 1
What they think shouldn't bother you. Tell them the truth and be proud of it. If they're upset, you have the upper hand. Get mad.
Rabite 28
Wtf with all the parents who think their children owe them some grandchildren? Doesn't matter how their sexuality is, they can still choose whether they want to have children or not. It's none of the parents business.
Justine Malang 16
I can imagine they'll also be okay with it. But they won't be happy about it either. Good luck!