Today, I came out to my parents. I don't really fit any stereotype, I'm just an average guy who happens to be into guys. Ten minutes later, I overheard my mother say to my step-dad, "Should we redecorate his room pink?" FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I came out to my parents. My mom and dad think that I'm lying, just so I could "fit in" with everyone else. FML
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
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
Today, I came out of the closet. Now whenever I'm getting ready to go somewhere with my dad he says, "Lesgo, lesbo." FML
Today, I briefly considered coming out to my parents when the topic of LGBTQ+ people came up in conversation, until my dad called them “socially deranged.” FML
Today, I came out to my parents. They nodded empathetically throughout my entire speech and told me repeatedly that it was okay. As I smiled and stood up, my dad asked, "But you're still going to marry a guy, right?" FML
Today, I came out to my parents. My mother laughed and, when I asked her what was so funny, she told me, "Well, most gays are attractive, muscular, funny and can dress very well. You're ugly, fat, boring, and have no sense of fashion. Good luck." FML
Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my parents. My mother turned to me and said, "Wait you're actually gay? I thought you were just saying that to piss off your father." I came out to her when I was 16, and have confided in her about my past relationships. FML
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
Today, I decided to introduce my girlfriend to my parents by telling them that we were gonna have a very special guest for dinner. While my mom was preparing the meal she asked, "What does he like?" I'm straight. My parents thought different. FML
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lexiieeex3 32
I hate it when people give in to stereotypes. Good for you for coming out though.
Beatlemaniac1964 9
At least she accepts you?
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Comments (199)
BiChelsea 6
When I came out (as bi, not lesbian) my mom wanted to paint my room rainbow.. Wait.. That would be awesome.
tobedd 13
YDI for not wanting pink feature boa's and a big old flag. Jk wtg girl.
mohawkbear 5
Good for you buddy. "average" guys are the best ones in my book! Stand tall, be proud, and keep moving forward. Your mom is trying, she just has no concept of what you feel inside. She'll get it as you move along.
rivaraven 35
Congrats on coming out! :) And really, at least they accept you. When I came out as gay, my dad wanted to throw me out of the house. He then realized I already lived alone and by now he accepts me and my boyfriend as we are. :) And pink isn't that bad.. we have a rainbow in our bedroom, because my sister insisted on drawing it. :D We love it.
janeska1231 1
Lol. At least they accept u as ur.
reject214 10
OMG! Your mom just acheived BOSS status. Hail to the queen! Oh, wait, that's you. LOL!
BlueHairKid 11
Your brave but I don't think she should of. Said that though it's kind of stereotypical
mario2012 18
Well did they?
SamanthaCassieL 10
Hey, that's tough to do! You should be proud of yourself for coming out. Personally I don't know this struggle, but I have seen friends struggle with this, and it's not easy. So good for you! As for the room, you might wanna talk with your parents, cause a pink room for a guy (any sexuality) is kind of embarrassing (or I would think so) lol good luck OP
hailezz349 5
Atleast they are trying to make you happy!