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
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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 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, 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 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 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, my mom found out I’m in therapy and took it as an insult, like therapy was a criticism of her parenting. Um, maybe if she hadn’t spent my childhood telling me and everyone in our family that having me was an accident, that I’ve been a huge burden, and that she should have aborted me. 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 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 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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knsy 0
I wish small minds had small mouths.
hubla 0
I would have patted her face with the back of my hand
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Comments (295)
stevenmx86 8
You guys are missing the point. It's therapy. She's supposed to say what she feels.. You closed minded morons talk about how closed minded everyone else is. How about being open minded enough to accept that everyone doesn't have to accept everyone? It obviously bothers the lady and she has a right to be bothered by it just like he has a right to be gay.
Dracoboxer357 36
171- While I do like that she's being honest with her feelings while in therapy, as it makes it easier to deal with the issues she's having, it's just unfortunate that she's having a hard time accepting it. Maybe her opinion will change with the therapy, or they'll reach an understanding. I just hope it ends well for all.
tina326 16
I understand that its therapy and she's supposed to say how she feels but couldn't she said it in a much better way? If my mom said something to me like that I'd probably become suicidal. He probably will. I hope he's okay.
Helenarth 6
There doesn't need to be a "right" to be gay. Even if homosexuality were made illegal, people would still be gay. They're not gonna wake up, check the morning newspaper and be like "well, guess I'll have to become straight from now on".
Greendaygurl_fml 0
at least you can't get anyone pregnant.... I want a gay son
hateevryone 15
That's the worst thing a person could hear from their mom.
Dracoboxer357 36
.....I can think of something worse. :(
thi092149 0
now that is just the meanist thing any mother could say to their kid. There is nothing wrong with being gay!!!!!!
diegodaly 2
I pity brainwashed people.
Gunnarr 12
Maybe she just wanted grand kids? Who knows, either way that's a hell of a thing to say to your kid.
almosttragic 6
aww I'm sorry. :c
TheEpicMilkMan 13
trust me I know how you feel OP my mom is very religious and when my brothers friend accidentally said something in front of my mom she kicked him out the house (he's almost 22 now though) but still :/ I hate that but if my kid turns out to be gay I wouldn't be disappointed, it's his life and I raised him/her and its still your own kid so I would be happy that my childs happy. That's the way I see it *shrugs*
Stoneyyay 5
awee im sorry ur moms a cold bitch... my families been more than accepting aside from one younger sibling. telling them im gay wasprobably the hardest thing, ive ever done. but was astounded at the outcome.
JuuChan 3
Jesus, that's tough, dude. There are so many things I could say to this FML, but I don't want to write a novel. If she wants to have a closer family all she needs to do is talk to you and the rest of the members. *shrug* I guess some people are terrible at communication, but the fact that she could just blurt that out to a complete stranger (therapist) makes me think she doesn't have a problem with communication. Either way, man, I'm sorry. =(