Mom
United States
Today, my son decided to come out of the closet by wearing a shirt that said "Mom, I'm gay" to the family reunion. FML
Collection
Black Friday
70% off something you didn't need, a stampede and a cart that crashes at checkout. Thanks, Black Friday.
Same thing different taste
spiritbeast33
San Francisco, United States
Today, I came out of the closet. Now whenever I'm getting ready to go somewhere with my dad he says, "Lesgo, lesbo." FML
parent
Today, I found out that my son has been telling me he's gay so we would allow the "female friend" who is actually his girlfriend to stay over. FML
Anonymous
Who does that?
Today, my son got angry when he came out as gay and my husband and I told him that we loved him no matter what. Turned out he wanted us to reject him so he could have a sob story and make people feel sorry for him. FML
teriyaki124
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
Pumpkin
United States
Today, I found out that my son is not really gay. He just told me that so I'd let him have girls in his bedroom. FML
TedX
Denial
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
bopbop
United States
Supportive
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
ohai95
Worthing, United Kingdom
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
Gay younger brother
About that...
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
Anonymous
Chevy Chase, United States
Today, I came out of the closet, after years of fear and shame, thanks to my mom making me to go to a church full of fundies my whole life. In the end, I was in tears. All I got was a frown and a "So? Want a medal or something?" FML
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Tea_bag_fml 0
I want to high five your son.
loki276 0
So not an FML, just accept your son for who he is, and kudos to him for being brave enough to come out to the entire family!
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WalkingHazard 0
how DARE you be embarrassed at your son's orientation? >
21andfuckingup 0
I agree with so many of the positive comments out there. Good for your son for having the confidence to be himself... he is clearly a stronger person than you are and has found people to inspire him outside of his family. You can choose not to be a bigot and support the child you brought in to this world. Otherwise you can be lonely and miss out on the wonderful life your son is clearly creating for himself. Shame on you for being so closed-minded. Your son deserves better. He loves you enough to come to events and to the reunion and clearly he was hoping for acceptance and love, not for his mother to post hatred on a website.
cellist1 0
Although I don't think the shirt was exactly a great way to come out, I think you should still be ashamed that you consider this a FML. If you're embarrassed that your son is proclaiming his orientation to the world, imagine how embarrassed he would be that you're proclaiming your "shame" of having an outwardly-gay son?
Ganymedes1985 0
I think it's actually quite brave, it sure will have taken some guts... And this way he only has to out himself once instead of informing and re-informing over and over again to more distant family members (which I remember was a pain when I came out: O Hai aunt Karen, I haven't seen ya in over a year, so it might still be new to ya that I'm gay - *shocked face*) Out of all the occasions where families are brought together, this one might actually have been the best choice (imagine if it were at a wedding, funeral or baptism) I'm aware it was a bit of a shock for you it happened "this way", but this isn't a FML at all, so build a bridge, get over it and move along
rsfan 0
wow people who respond to these things are hella ignorant. as a gay male myself I dont think that was an appropriate way to come out. however I came out to my mother on mothers day this year hahaha
Krabby_fml 0
And?
violanna 0
you are a horrible mother how dare you put something like this on a website! think before you act! do you hate your son that much? is your personal appearance more important than him? they are HIS family too! all he wanted was your love and support.. no wonder he chose to come out like that.. you are so closed minded you dont deserve to walk the earth!
anlkyl 0
Will you please tell your son I admire him? I wish I were as courageous as him.
emikinz 0
good for him :) he's obvi got the guts to come out. are some of u saying it's easier to come out to ur whole fam? I don't think so. what he did was brave, but I can see why this is an fml. you shouldn't be ashamed tho, let him be himself :)
the_corn_baller 0
YDI for being ashamed of him. Why would it matter if t happened in front of your family? I bet some of your relatives aren't assholes and would be supportive. This kid is amazing. It takes a lot to be able to tell your family something like this. I know, because I had to help one of my friends through it. It's a big deal. This kid is ******' brilliant.