Today, I came out to my parents. They still think I'm joking. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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Today, I came out to my parents. They laughed in my face. FML
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, as an April fools day joke, I decided to tell my mom and dad that I was gay. After an awkward silence, my mom looks at me, smiles, and says, "well, we have known for a while." She wasn't joking. FML
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
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
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, despite all of the pictures and proof of my fiancé, my parents still think I have an imaginary boyfriend. They met him, and were there when he proposed. They think it's all a joke. FML
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
Today, I learned that despite having told them two years ago, my parents still aren't accepting of me being gay. I found this out when my mom called and asked if I was "cured" yet. FML
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
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japtch 15
They'll believe you when you bring someone home, I bet.
jtthegr8 26
At least you were brave enough to do it
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mexicotoucher 7
Don't worry OP. They may take time to understand but they eventually will
RBntM 10
Yes, they're probably just a bit shocked.
Zoranius 6
I'm so jealous at OP, i still can't come out and i wish i could do that.
starman02 12
Hopefully they will understand.. Some parents can only think about 1 thing.. Grand children.. And such.. I hope the parents eventually understand!
AliceLockehart 18
Gay couples can still have children. It might not work exactly the same as it does for straight people but they're still their children in a very real sense.
OneNightStander 6
There is something wrong with gays it's not natural whatsoever so it makes sense their thinking that it's a joke because gays ARE NOT NATURAL!!!
xKandaxYuux 8
61- Oh really, gays aren't natural. That's why a good part of the population is gay; and homosexuality was also found in some animals. Because you know it's all a choice. People like you make me so angry, because you're all so blind. Why don't you study up on some real facts and not false ones that your parents put in your head as a child and think for yourself.
Cad6 24
#61 - Gays are 100% natural. It's not their fault that they are born like that, and nor is there anything wrong with it. **** off and think before you post.
lesbopony 0
34- I feel the same way!
dogluver900 2
It's not a choice you are born gay straight or bi
Idonebeenhad 17
61- Yeah, I'm unnatural for being gay. Some evil demon MUST have made me gay because it's ******* impossible that it happened naturally. 1- Oh really now? Still waiting.
starman02 12
#48- obviously gays can still have children. I never said they couldn't, but -And I'm going with how my gay friends mothers reacted here- They were more mad about not being able to see they're sons in a tiny childlike version than the son actually being gay.
daltonromanowski 11
I know a few men who are gay and fathered children with other women solely to have kids (consensual for all parties, just to clarify; it wasn't a trick or anything). So not only is adoption feasible - even if not as feasible as it damn well should be - but biological children are possible too, provided that's something everybody wants.
blackheart24 10
I like gay people and I am totally cool with people who want to do that, that's their thing. But the only thing I hate is when gay people try to push their agenda on me and give me a hard time for not being gay (yeah it's happened before). I dont push being straight on any gay people I know, so they should lay off it. Is being gay really something you're born with? Because I know a few people who have been straight most of their lives and just recently decided to become gay. It seems more of a choice than something you're born with. I'm not trying to be ignorant or insensitive, I'm just curious. Sorry if I offend anyone.
ch3s 4
From what I have heard it is genetic, and therefore it is likely they are born gay and just don't realize that what they feel is gay unroll later.
cjwalsh86 0
I hate these fmls. Instead of coming out, why don't you just grab a rope and hang yourself, that way you can save all the pain and suffering of your parents knowing you died of aids from taking it in the butt.
rundme 2
I'd never understand if my kid came out. I just hope when I have kids that doesn't happen cuz I dont know what I'd do. It'd really suck though....definitely isn't natural. Creation began with a man and a woman for a reason.....let's keep it that way!
Dracoboxer357 36
108- Your kids will turn out gay or straight whether you understand that or not, all you can do is decide if your love for them is worth more than your ignorant hate for a different life style. Also please try to remember that not everyone believes as you do in regards to religion/evolution/whatever. If you want to use a supportive example to make a point, use one that's actually indisputable, thus means something to someone of a different belief system.
metalwolf 17
108- How about not? At the rate we are going, the Earth will have a overpopulation problem. You should thank people like OP for pushing back the problem until later instead of pushing religious views on them. /BigSarcasmTag
rundme 2
[112] I don't need to make an indisputable point for people of other belief systems. I'm not going to try and cater to others beliefs systems. Everyone thinks that it's ignorant to make a comment like I did....but it's not....it's being firm in my belief. However....I never said I wouldn't still love my kids. I would love my kid whether or not they were gay....but doesn't mean I'd have to agree with their lifestyle choice. And yes I believe it's a choice.
rundme 2
113....I'm not pushing religious views on anyone. I'm merely expressing my view and concern. Everyone that thinks homosexuality is okay gets to speak freely but I don't? He can do whatever he wants with his life but I'm not gonna pretend like I don't think there's something wrong with that lifestyle. Just so u know I have had gay friends in the past. I still like them and care about them as people, doesn't mean I agree with all their lifestyles choices though!
Akazuki 26
108, people like you are the reason why everyone hates religious people. Just because you are straight, that does not mean that homosexuality is wrong. I'm catholic and I would would be completely fine if any of my future kids were gay.
JeremiahSmith 0
Being gay is a choice. Being born with it is bullshit
hahwua 0
When my parents found out they didn't talk to me for 3 days.
fury1031 10
******* parents. It's not worth the grief to tell them anything.
pie_flavor 16
When pigs fly
japtch 15
They'll believe you when you bring someone home, I bet.
EmmanuelManny 0
They sure will
Wolvander88 19
Are you Barney Stinson?
mexicotoucher 7
Barney is definitely heterosexual.
THE_A_TEEN 28
Do you even watch 'How I met your Mother' or do you just used the 'true story's meme as your example?
sheepie_fml 2
Well, Neil Patrick Harris is gay anyway, but Barney, his character, is certainly straight.
cheaptrix 6
There is only one gay person on this planet, so yes, every homosexual is Neil Patrick Harris
sparkjolt 10
aw man, my friend will be so happy when I tell him he's Neil Patrick Harris.
bertman21 5
#8 *use*
kittyluv425 5
Dude I love that show!
MrSmOkEwEeD451 2
77 - Stop being a grammar nazi. Please! It's a website/app used for fun
Fatalally 4
Maybe they're just in denial.
mellophone21 0
No, that's a river in Egypt!
KCKat32 1
The Nile is a river in Egypt.
Horsempeg 25
Definetly denial. Give them time to get used to it!
jtthegr8 26
At least you were brave enough to do it
wallandpiece 16
You know the world has gone to shit, when you have to be 'brave' in order to tell people your sexuality.
Lauren10102 3
It is brave, very much so! By coming out as gay you open yourself up to discrimination by law, prejudice by peers and sometimes contempt, it is a very, very brave thing for a young person to stand up for himself/herself.
KRS_13 0
Well the people about are correct, he is very brave but to be honest if I had come up with the courage to do that and then be not believed..I wouldn't feel too relieved of myself.
THE_A_TEEN 28
Give them time to accept it. If they don't, move on with your life. Good luck.
SkoomaKi 28
Good for you OP. Shame about your parents not believing. Just ignore them and get on with your life. They'll definitely come to believe it when you get a boyfriend.
blackheart24 10
What happened to all your stories SkoomaKi?
fuckmebutdontfml 16
FYL OP they're probably just having a hard tike accepting, are in denial or have wrong standards for what a homosexual should be like, be patient they'll coke around.
fuckmebutdontfml 16
time* come* sorry
ohSNAPyall 27
Come again?
pinky78711 5
Sorry about that FYL they should actually listen to you
RomoniReed 6
Congratulations on coming out OP! *throws glitter*
LaughinStock 16
Gay people throw the best parties...Let's get this bitch started!!! :D When I walk on by, girl's be lookin' like: Damn he fly. I pimp to be beat Walkin down the street in my new lafreak Yeah! This is how I roll Animal print pants, out of control It's Redfoo with the big ass fro And like Bruce Lee, I rock the club, yo!
ohSNAPyall 27
Glitterbomb your mom!