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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
Today, I told my mom that I’m a lesbian. She was fine with it, supported me 100%, and it was a huge relief, until she followed up with, “Until you find a husband, then you’ll obviously have to stop all that.” The reason I even told her is because my girlfriend just proposed to me, and we’re engaged. FML
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
Today, my mother urged me to "get over this lesbian thing and give me some grandkids." In front of my girlfriend of eleven months. FML
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
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
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
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 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
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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SkoomaKi 28
She can't control your adult life. OP, go find a nice guy and maybe adopt kids?
TheMathMajor 26
Don't be afraid to let her know that's not going to happen. She's your mother, so all she really wants is for you to be happy, and if you could convince her to be open with gays, than you could convince her to be open with adopted grandchildren as well.
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geeves1097 3
I think sometimes moms only have kids FOR grand kids. I know this about my mom and the moms of 2 friends. Looks like your just another grand kid delivery man.
awkward_gothlady 32
And if the OP were straight and married a woman, of course that would guarantee that they'd give OP's mother lots of grandchildren.
lolfml8761 1
Don't worry the same exact thing happened to me. I know it sucks but it just takes time for them to get use to the idea. Good luck and keep your head up
Chrispayne 4
Tell her that she better get started on a sibling.
MegaFun_fml 6
That really sucks OP. Technically you can still give her grandchildren with IVF and a surrogate mother, if that's not against your options, but that's a huge decision to make, so I hope your mother will become more accepting when you tell her someday.
_wraith 15
I really hate when parents are like that. I mean, there's no guarantee that their kids even WANT kids, and it's not like homosexuals can't have kids, either. Jeeze. I'm sorry you're not comfortable yet with coming out to your mom, OP, and that's hard to hear. But if YOU actually want children there's no real reason why you can't have any. Best of luck to you :D
KiddNYC1O 22
Jesus Christ, 47. You better brush up on your spelling and grammar for your kid's sake.
picturescrazy 24
She's your mother. If she can't accept you for who you are, then she doesn't deserve to be a part of your life. Good luck, OP!
cegref 0
My mom did the same to me lol she fine with me being gay but anytime I have a friend who comes over cause most of them are girls she embarrasses me and says that we should have kids
Metallica36176 16
WTF? Be happy and do what you want. That's what life is about: having fun and enjoying life. Explain to her that you're going to continue being yourself and MAYBE in the future IF you want children you can adopt or get a surrogate to give her a grandchild. Be happy. :)