areyoukiddingme
United States
Today, I came out to my parents. They laughed in my face. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Gayeveryday
Truro, Canada
Today, I came out to my parents. They still think I'm joking. FML
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Modesto, United States
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
Anonymous
Today, I came out to my therapist as gay. Claiming that my parents "can't be that homophobic", my therapist outed me to them. They kicked me out of the house. FML
Anonymous
Unexpected
Today, I came out to my parents. Their response was basically, "Oh, you’re coming out? But we’ve known for years. It was obvious, so obvious we never knew you were in the closet in the first place." FML
Anonymous
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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
Anonymous
Australia
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
Anonymous
United Kingdom
Follow the lifescript
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
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
United States
Not today, Satan
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
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
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iarefatal 9
It's bad when the people of the Internet will take you more seriously than your parents. Sorry op
Harpy20 24
You can laugh in their shocked faces when you bring home your new girlfriend.
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Comments (123)
iarefatal 9
It's bad when the people of the Internet will take you more seriously than your parents. Sorry op
friedpwnadge 25
Lelelelele Welcome to the Internet where we are your therapists/personal trolls
Osito2011 9
They are probably not taking her seriously, because they already new. In fact, they probably had a bet going one for when will she come out.
ttqq 7
I think its just because they dont believe it, or think it's stupid. Could be wrong though.
poccocurantes 7
Considering the number of friends I have had in the past who's parents disowned them a little laughter is a great improvement. Sucks that that is not the response you wanted, but...
ZombieSnoopy 9
When i came out as a bisexual my mom asked if "i was doing thus because i wanted more gay friends" i feel ya OP
Draxanoth 15
Ouch. I'm sorry that's so not cool. Maybe sit them down and talk? Or go the fancy way and bring home your new girlfriend Dillon.
onlychildFTW 34
At least they didn't disown OP like some parents do. But it still sucks for OP.
perdix 31
They probably have you pegged as asexual. Just because you fail as a heterosexual doesn't mean you'll do much better as a homosexual.
Harpy20 24
You can laugh in their shocked faces when you bring home your new girlfriend.
LennyComa 39
They were probably shocked. But congrats in taking the step I know a few gay people that haven't had the courage to do that.
Rommel1942 9
On the bright side, lesbians are sexy as hell.
accioshannon 17
Not all lesbians look like the ones in **** videos.
LeeRed 15
My reality is shattered
xXxIracebethxXx 14
Way to be a douche, #14.
perdix 31
They probably had you pegged as asexual. Celibacy can be a choice, or it could just be foisted upon you.
FirstTigerHobbes 13
My head is now full of what-the-****
Obey_StudBoii 23
Your an ass.
DaDezza244 31
59, it's you're not your.
Obey_StudBoii 23
No my friend
onlychildFTW 34
91, yes my friend. You are an ass You're an ass They mean the same thing. Your an ass means something different.
trulymickeyj 13
Omg I'm so sorry op, stay strong.
U_GotitDude 18
I'm sorry OP... You're always welcome here :)
DaniCake_03 5
Stop hitting on OP!
viper8608 9
well. to be fair the only one ever surprised at someone coming out is the one coming out. thats the main reason I was not surprised by my friends laughing and saying no shit when I did.
viper8608 9
no they dont. they think they do. but they dont. I dont think I have ever heard a story of people being surprised when someone comes out.
Sputnikspak 13
I had a similar case with not one, but TWO friends from high school. I wasn't homophobic, but I'd grown up in a rather conservative household and that was pretty well known - I didn't swear, got good grades, wasn't really allowed to date guys unless it was a group date, etc. One of the two guys I 'dated' for almost a year in 8th grade - we never went further than hugs, cheek kissing and holding hands, but he went on to have other girlfriends in high school and after, and only came out LAST YEAR - ten years after graduation. The other case was a good friend of mine. He didn't want it widely known in high school that he was gay - it was a suburban school and many of the guys who went there were pretty homophobic, if they thought a guy was 'gay' they'd torment him, stuff him in a locker, into a garbage can, all kinds of shit. He came out to our small circle of friends - we were pretty careful to protect his secret, one of us girls always went with him to any school event where one might be expected to bring a date (like the grad formal, dances, etc). He came out to his parents the year after they graduated - and they were flabbergasted. His father refused to see him for a while (I wrote to him a lot during this time, we went to different colleges), but he's come around now. He just got married last year - to the guy of his dreams. I'm really happy for him. But it really *is* possible that people don't know, especially if the person is desperate to hide it and as a result tries incessantly to 'act straight'.
jaredofmo 22
For me, it was varied. When I came out, my little brother, older brother, younger sister, oldest brother and his wife shrugged it off. My other siblings and my parents were a little more surprised.
Dracoboxer357 36
18- My little brother's gay, and he always had girls hanging off of him, so I always assumed otherwise. Up until he told me, I had no idea. I didn't really care either, but I guess sometimes, you only see what you expect to see. :P
xKandaxYuux 8
For me, when I came out to my parents for being trans they kind of just stared at me for a moment and had this "oh shit" look on their faces. They always thought I was a lesbian because I would dress as a guy; even though I told them repeatedly that I like guys. Who knows if they really believed me, but they were certainly shocked by it because I hid myself so well.
stargirl_95 24
18 - I have a gay friend who shocked everyone when he came out. People often expect gay men to be effeminate but my friend is a butch rugby player who had hooked up with lots of girls (he tried to turn himself straight). It isn't always obvious when people are gay.
TML329 14
My family was pretty shocked all but my cousin who's good with computers... Nuff said
Suaria 38
Well personally I have never had someone surprise me when they came out. Of course I am only 16, and have a while before someone that I know comes out. My best friend from preschool though recently came out as being bisexual. Even before she came out, I had a feeling she was either bi or lesbian. So personally it did not surprise me when she came out. Even though before she came out, she never mentioned about liking girls and guys. I guess you could say I had a sixth sense about her.
Starcatch77 20
This is a legitimate question, I'm not trying to be rude at all. But since you like guys, if a guy likes you, does that make him straight or gay?
Starcatch77 20
My comment is directed @52, sorry it wouldn't let me add that.