Gayeveryday
Truro, Canada
Today, I came out to my parents. They still think I'm joking. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
areyoukiddingme
United States
Today, I came out to my parents. They laughed in my face. FML
Idk anymore
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
United States
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
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
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
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
Fiancé problemsss
Billings, United States
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
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
Anonymous
Lahaina, United States
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
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
Top comments
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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Comments (138)
8WeAreYoung8 4
Aww. Well I wish you the best of luck, hopefully they take you seriously soon, and respect your decisions. :)
jhart97 4
That's gay of your parents not to listen. Show them some proof.. I'm sure thst will help.
sparkjolt 10
At least being gay is more understood and accepted. I came out as trans to my parents a couple of days ago. My parents think (and hope) it's a phase and they legitimately cannot understand or believe anything yet.
herpina 0
I can understand how it's difficult for parents to reconcile "not losing a daughter, but gaining a son" and vice versa. That being said, I sincerely hope they come to grips with your truth and you're able to surround yourself with positive, supportive people. Hang in there!!!!
Helenarth 6
I'm so sorry to hear that... this is why I won't come out until I've moved out.
Forrest1993 2
Well you can't say u didn't warn them when u start bringing home guys lol
UnicornInSpace 6
If I were gay, my parents would shout and screem, but yours are just laughing? You should be happy :)
THE_A_TEEN 28
Yeah, OP should be happy about his parents for not believing him about being gay. Hey, what if OP's parents are lying to themselves and realize OP is gay and are closet homophobes and treat OP like crap? Should OP be happy then?
mkayyythegreat 0
it's Ohkay, they'll learn to expect it (:
cherryllollo 7
win your mom over first. itll be easier if you dont have a sister. youll be the daughter she never had! once she gets comfortable she'll help your dad understand. stay strong hun!!
stfu_bam 5
You are aware that just because a guy is gay that doesn't make him a female right? Being gay doesn't make you less of a man.
7341902 0
Tell them your bisexual
daltonromanowski 11
I'm sorry your parents aren't being receptive and accepting. I hope that changes in the near future.
ajpopoca88 3
i came out to my mom she laughed. but eventually she will understand. for some parents its hard to comprehend