Today, I discovered that most of my family is homophobic while discussing Orange Is The New Black. I've only come out to my sister. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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, my sister gently asked me if I was gay. Turns out I've been without a boyfriend for so long that the whole family believes I secretly have a girlfriend. FML
Today, my sister came out as lesbian and my parents kicked her out of the house. I was also kicked out for supporting her. FML
Today, a brief survey of everyone I know revealed that everyone, including my parents, sibling, and best friends, thinks I'm gay. I had to do the first reverse coming out in history. 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
Today, I came out to my parents and siblings as gay. They were very accepting and asked me why I waited until I was 25 to do so. I didn't have the heart to tell them it was their own homophobic remarks that kept me closeted since I realized it at 14, and that a previous coming-out to a parent was dismissed as 'a phase'. 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, my step-sister told me that she was getting married to her girlfriend next summer. At a big family brunch, I made a toast to their marriage. I didn't know that my step-mom didn't know they were dating in the first place, or that she was severely homophobic. 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
Today, my boyfriend told me that he is homophobic. This wouldn't be such a big deal, if my mother wasn't a lesbian. He doesn't know this yet, and I'm afraid to tell him. FML
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Top comments
ianr817 10
Good luck with the rest of your family !!
KitchenPig 16
I can't believe people are still judgmental of sexuality, 2015
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Comments (97)
pizzafrommars 14
Why're people down-voting comments saying that OP will be accepted??
Vanderdale 14
Because the reality is that with homophobic family they probably won't be. Many LGBT kids are thrown out of home after their family finds out (a very high proportion of the homeless is LGBT youth).
daughternature 7
I know it's hard but you should really come out to your family but only once your in a safe environment and don't depend on them for money. I'm just so shocked that people out there are really so judgmental about LOVE. It's sick.
FragrantSalmon 12
Why is everyone down voting those who are encouraging OP to go on your own and embrace your sexuality and your family will later understand? See this is why I stay in Gotham...
DoomedGemini 38
Because it puts op in a lot of danger. Op needs to come out eventually, but for many it's a lot safer when they are out on their own so they don't risk homelessness.
Joshawott 21
Did they sit through the first half of season one thinking "I really hope Chapman takes Healy's advice" or something?
moo77_fml 20
Good luck!! Can't believe people still judge on this!! Go out here and live ur life !!
feliavargas0317 5
I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope when you tell them it gets better
Lars93 18
You a dude or girl ?
rjb1234567 8
I tried to come out to my mom and she told me no you're just confused and we're never talking about it again...
Fetuskicker666 15
binge watching that show right now, love it. Good luck with ur family, hope they can understand.
labowski1976 5
Stay In the closet fag
Jackamonk 0
Wow, nice comment you bigot