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“Your Mother Owes Me £10”: 30 Of The Best Responses People Ever Received After Coming Out
Coming out as LGBTQ+ is a process of understanding, accepting, and valuing your sexual orientation and/or identity. It involves both exploring your identity and sharing your identity with others. For some people, coming out is gradual; for others, it’s very sudden.
But regardless of who it evolves, coming out to your parents or caregivers puts LGBTQ+ people in a particularly vulnerable situation. No wonder for many, it’s a nerve-wracking experience ranging anywhere from liberating, confusing to life-changing and emotionally shattering.
Parents’ reaction and response they give to their LGBTQ+ child becomes crucial. “What's the best response to ‘Dad, I think I'm gay’?”, someone asked on Ask Reddit, and it hit close to home for many people out there who shared their own honest opinions and experiences.
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#1
My stepdad, who I consider my dad, was the man that raised me, and he's a big redneck steel worker. I came out at 18 and he sat me down and said "son, I've loved you like you were my own for the past 14 years. Why the hell would I stop now?"
Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
For some reason I read that in a thick Texas accent, which made it even better.
WiggleJiggle the Emo Penguin 2 years ago
My Dad said “God will hate you and you are disgrace to my family. I’m 13 and haven’t spoken to him since then
Fox with a Dragon Tattoo 2 years ago
Thats all it really takes.. Why cant more people be like that.
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#2
Lesbian here. When I came out to my dad he said “that’s ok honey, I don’t like guys either.”
Devil'sAdvocate 2 years ago
i wish my dad would accept it like that. i haven't come out yet, but i am bi and i doubt his reaction would be positive. shhh :)
#3
In the 90s, when my girlfriend finally told her traditional Italian mom and grandma at 19, they sighed in unison and grandma said, 'oh thank baby Jesus, I was worried that I was going to have to tell you.
Katy Cordeth 2 years ago
I imagine Jesus would be fine with people being gay. Shame so many of his supposed followers take the opposite position.
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Monday 2 years ago
I want to see a situation of a mom and grandma sitting the person down and saying "Amelia, sweetheart, you're gay".
#4
One of my friends from high school was gay, and when he came out to his family his Dad literally didn’t look up from his newspaper & told him his sister didn’t need to tell him she was straight so why would he need to explain that he was gay? He’s known him his whole life and already knew that.
It was cute because he was so worried.
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago
Ikr!! It kinda confuses me why people have to come out, when we (straights) are just living our lives...
RP 2 years ago
This is exactly what academic mean when they talk about 'unspoken' o 'invisible norms'. Because being hetero is so deeply engrained as the default, anything else is seen as a deviance from this and so has to be 'marked' or explained. Making people aware that most of what we don't even think about is, in fact, not anything particularly natural is a good portion of the job in the humanities
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Edward Finger Hands 2 years ago
This is the world I wished we lived in!! Like why do we have to announce our sexuality???
Gabby Ghoul 2 years ago
Sadly, being worried isn't cute to the person worrying. So many coming-out stories don't end this well.
Greenmantle 2 years ago
Very true. Though there is relief at finding acceptance, there is still trauma in fearing a loss of friends, family, employment etc. The fear is born from other's prejudices, it does not immediately evaporate when someone's loved ones take the news well. The problem is in greater societal homophobia and transphobia
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SkyBlueandBlack 2 years ago
LOL Had a classmate in high school who came out senior year, surprised the hell out of a lot of us -- we did not realize he'd been in the closet!
Margaret Brown 9 months ago
Because nobody's parents disown them when they come out as straight. People who aren't "different" have no clue about the prejudice that is out there.
#5
When I came out to my dad when I was 16 I thought he would disown me. He said: “Son, If anyone ever hurts you for that, I’ll f*****g kill them”. In that moment I realized that I had the best dad in the world.
#6
“I thought you were about to give me bad news! Don’t scare me like that!” - My granny when my uncle came out (in the ‘70’s!). She was decades ahead of her time…
#7
I drunk-dialed my dad my freshman year of college in a sobbing mess and told him I was Bi. Went something like this:
Me: I'm bisexual.
Dad: Yeah, I figured.
Me: Huh? What?
Dad: There were some obvious signs. Go to sleep idiot. You have class in the morning.
WiggleJiggle the Emo Penguin 2 years ago (edited)
My dad woulda said “that phone that you’re using to call me? You’re never using it again”
Ralph Watkins 1 year ago
It's our attitudes around here. Very gruff. We accept you. Enough with all of the other BS. When people are at work & come out to their co-workers, they get a golfers clap for 3 seconds, told to STFU, & then tell you to get back to work. We just hate all of the flag waving & posturing. If you are a likable person & a good worker, that's all that matters.
#8
I want you to know that no matter who you love, I still need you to take out the trash. It's full. And replace the f*****g liner this time."
#9
It's okay, your mother likes guys too, maybe I am the weird one.
WiggleJiggle the Emo Penguin 2 years ago
So true! My mom shouldn’t get all the men to herself! I need one too! But of course my mom said that I’m an idiot when I said that, sigh
#10
Asian Dad: But are you a Doctor yet?
EmbersAreOut 2 years ago
Polish Grandmothers say the same thing lol. only options or doctor or lawyer!
#11
Your mother owes me £10.
Aria the Dog Lover 2 years ago
My parents seem like the type to have a bet as well. I've just never had the courage to tell them lol. I know that they will be absolutely fine with it, I bet they already know as I do nothing to hide to really.
#12
I was getting ready to go to a sleepover with a girl I was totally crushing on and my mom was like “you look like you’re getting ready for a date!”
And I paused and was like “would it be okay if I was…. Going on a date with a girl?”
My mom just said, “Of course just remember to practice safe sex. You can get STDs from girls too!”
Eve Forbes 2 years ago
Yes. Very much so. Condoms on any shared toys and dental dams when giving oral.
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Ralph Watkins 1 year ago
I worked wit troubled kids when Bill Clinton had his scandal. Him saying oral sex was not really sex encouraged many kids. We had a girl who turned out to be ground zero. She was 16 & the madam of her high school oral sex ring. Mostly girls as young as 14 on boys & even men. She was also bi which meant she was with other girls. Before we knew all of this she had a persistent cough. Thought it was strep so I was the one who swabbed her throat. She had an STD there. Sent her to GYN. She's still a virgin down below. Who knows how many boys & girls she gave the clap to.
#13
Well... My dad said "I know... And I don't care. As long as you are happy, I'm also happy for you." and then asked me if I wanted a beer or scotch to celebrate that I finally had the confidence to tell him.
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago
I like that, the fact that he knew it and never pushed op to tell him
Miriam L 2 years ago
I like the balance of "look, it's absolutely no big deal for me" that's in a lot of these other stories, but with the "this is a big deal for you to tell me and I'm not going to make you deal with the emotions of thinking you freaked out for nothing. I'm gonna celebrate your confidence with you."
#14
I came out a few months ago at the age of 42. My 80 year old dad stood up, started dancing, and tone deaf sing-yelling ‘I have a gay daughter and I love herrrrrr!’ It was adorable.
Alexandra Davis 2 years ago
This makes me feel better. I'm in my mid 30's have haven't come out yet
Not-a-Clue-What-to-Call-Myself 2 years ago
Don't feel pressure. It needs to be your decision how & when/if.
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Nightshade1972 2 years ago
My wife and I married when she was presenting as male, and I was presenting as straight. A few years later, when my wife wanted to transition, we came out to my parents. My mother screwed up her face and said something like, "I just don't think my religion will allow me to support you!" She was very surprised when I laughed in her face and said, "That's okay, I wasn't asking your permission!" :-)
#15
Hi gay, I'm Dad.
Cavern Gill-Vernon 2 years ago
When our eldest daughter came out as Pan, I didn't really understand back then and also didn't care, she can love whomever she wants. Didn't stop me showing her different pans for a week and asking if this was "The One"
A gay cat man 2 years ago
when one of my friends came out as nonbinary instead of saying hey girl (in the friend way lol) i'd say hey they
Ralph Watkins 1 year ago
I know someone who hates gays yet his birth father is gay. They get along fine & he gets along well with dad's partner too. But that is it.
Rowan_the_raging_raven 2 years ago
Just imagine doung a whole speech and stuff and your dad pauses for a minute then just responds with this
#16
I’m Bi. When I came out to my parents, It wasn’t exactly planned.
My older brother knew I was dating a girl and he accidentally let it slip in front of my mom. My mom looked at me, and asked if I had a girlfriend. I said yes, she then proceeded to ask when I’m bringing her over for dinner. It was the most normal conversation about dating I’ve ever had with my mom.
I later found out my mom is also bi so it really wasn’t as big of a deal as I thought it was at the time.
Abner_Mality 2 years ago
This! I'm pretty sure this, and other versions of it, are MUCH more common than not.
#17
When I came out my dad had the best response ever: "Wow! Now maybe I'll get a son-in-law that I really like!" and then he hugged me.
Abrufal 2 years ago
Or feel sry for his sister maybe her husband just sucks as a human.
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#18
Hi probably gay, I’m definitely dad.
Shark queen 🦈🦈🦈 2 years ago
Dad jokes time! What's a chickens favorite composer? Bach!
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Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Could have been much worse, "Hi definitely gay, I'm probably dad" YIKES!
Def_not_a_snake (they/them) 2 years ago (edited)
Mom to the dad: Well I would not be so sure honey/ j
#19
So my aunt is kind of old school and doesn’t know how to address things. She is kind of in the middle between baby boomer and Gen X so she is a bit more tolerant, but she is still awkward. My aunt has 3 boys and they are all gay lol. The youngest one was like 9 or something when he told her and he goes “Mom, I think I’m gay” and she looks at him dead in the eyes and says “So? what the f**k you want me to do about it!?” Lol
She’s fully supportive and tried to be nonchalant but her reaction was probably not what he was expecting.
Ione Alva-wies 2 years ago
Knowing that someone knew at such a young age makes me really happy
Gabby Ghoul 2 years ago (edited)
Knowing that someone knew and at such a young age and it wasn't a big deal makes me happy.
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A gay cat man 2 years ago
what in satans name do you want me to- oh sh!t! don't tell dad, but I kinda made a deal with devil so I wouldn't have a daughter-in-law /s
Monday 2 years ago
Statistically all 3 your kids being gay is rather unusual. Always makes me wonder what role genetics play in who we are attracted to. Very interesting.
Abrufal 2 years ago (edited)
They actually did do a study on this. They studied the genetics of over 250k people and determined there is no genetic link, human sexuality is just complex. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aat7693 this is a link to the published study.
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DonnerDinnerParty 2 years ago (edited)
My girlfriend was born in the 70's and knew she was lesbian since she could remember. Her mom knew her daughter was lesbian well before her child even knew what to call it 💞 She was always supportive, as long as her children were happy 😊 Which ended up being a very good thing, because 3 of her 7 kids were gay, bi, or lesbian. Edit: autocorrect we'll to well
Blue_Mouse (read bio) 2 years ago
On a different note, I’m surprised that kid knew what gay was at 9
Ginger Grumpybunny 1 year ago
I'm straight but I remember when I was around that age I only knew the word "gay" in the old-fashioned sense (merry, cheerful), so I was confused when I started hearing things about teenagers not knowing how to tell their parents they were gay. I eventually asked my parents what they were on about and they explained that the word has another meaning.
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#20
When my daughter told me she was gay, I just told her I loved her, and that none of that would change my feelings. Then I began giving her the heads up when hot ladies would walk by.
Cory Tollman 2 years ago
If I'm the dad of a lesbian daughter should I feel bad/pervy if I'm pointing out hot women to her when we are out together? Is it a bonding moment, or at least being helpful/supportive, or am I just using it as an excuse to be a perv? :-D
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Floaty Potato 2 years ago
Same my mom said she and my dad didn’t care. (Also my dad is Bi sooo)
MissPrideGirl 2 years ago
My mum would do this to me as well when I first told her. As well as most of my friends.
Potato Puffin 2 years ago
None of those girls in the pic are skating in those trousers... asking for trouble
Sarah Léon 1 year ago
My mom did the same ! At first when I told her she asked me if I had tried with a guy so I asked her how many girls she had kissed before knowing she was straight. That was it. Few months later, I'm at a gathering with friends from a forum and I show her the pictures. She points at all the girls searching for the single ones, until she saw a very hot one and told me SHE was the one for me ! I told her she was totally straigh, totally fiancée and we never really spoke before, but my mom had decided she wanted HER as a daughter in law ! (her first disappointment...)
Sami-Jo Ross 2 years ago
Me and my dad have similar tastes in women. Namely big asses and ladies who could break us in half.
#21
This story does not involve a dad, but it involves a very religious grandma. One of my friends was very nervous about telling his grandma that he was gay, and put it off for a long time. But when he turned 18 he decided that he had to get this done. When he told her she just looked at him calmly answered "of course you are. I have known that since you were 10". At the age of 10 he didn't even know it himself yet.
Monday 2 years ago
Sounds like grandma understands religion better than most.
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Ralph Watkins 1 year ago
I've had gay friends all of my life. Never bothered me. I get stationed in Germany & my very devout Christian friend seemed a bit sweet. He talked about the sins of sexuality & so on. About a year later he gets very depressed. He tried sex with a woman but realized his real passion was men. He attended a German Pentecostal church. Very involved. He went to our unit Chaplain with his problem & the Chaplain squealed. Now he was being kicked out of the Army. Now he had to tell his church. He was so worried. He told them he had bad news. They were on the edge of their seats. He blurts it out that he is gay. They sat there confused. So what's the bad news? So what, you are gay, you still love Jesus. As he tried to explain why they should hate him, they all smirked. That's American Christianity with it's heavy Puritan influence. Germany was never influenced by the Puritans. We accept you as you are.
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 years ago
Being religious doesn't have to mean you're an a-hole. Sometimes ya gotta love thy neighbor anyway.
#22
My mother was disappointed. Disappointed because, “You told your cousin Shirley before you told me? I think I should’ve been first.”
Nurichwersonst 2 years ago
I was the last one to know that my mum was planning to marry her 'female friend'. She was ancious about my reaction and i was just pissed because she told it to me after everyone else... she didnt expect that. 😅 As long as she is happy, i am happy, too. 😊
Monday 2 years ago
Like "wtf mom why wasn't I in the loop?" sort of thing?
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Great ! Now I don't have to worry about you getting some girl pregnant !
Am Dad. Said this !
#24
My daughter was looking extremely nervous one night while I was cooking dinner. I could see her talking quietly with her mom but she continued to look uneasy.
After a bit of time, she came into the kitchen and I asked her what was wrong. She didn't want to tell me at first but I could tell she was uneasy so I said she could always tell me anything.
She finally said that she was pansexual. I just looked at her and said "that just means twice as many people that can turn you down for dates now" and she busted out laughing as I went back to cooking to finish dinner.
She was apparently really nervous about telling me for some reason and was glad I wasn't upset.
Sprout 2 years ago
I read somewhere that going out with men or women is bi, but going out with you is desperate.
over it already 2 years ago
Sounds right from my POV *sad squeeze toy noise
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Ken Beattie 2 years ago
"Can we not discuss this in the kitchen. I don't want you getting any ideas."
Robin Rush 4 months ago
My daughter told me she thought she might be pan. I told her, I don’t care who she loves as long as they loved her and treated her right!
#25
You still have to wear a condom.
#26
Our son came out to us a month ago. We already suspected, so it wasn't a shock.
When he told me I thanked him for telling me, told him that I loved him, then explained that who he wants to tell next and how he wants to tell them is 100% his choice and we will support him however he wants and needs. He gave us a list of people to tell, and by the end of the week he wanted everyone to know.
Love and acknowledgement and support.
Lesley Relph 2 years ago
My youngest came out as trans - total surprise to me, I'd suspected gay. My first reaction was 'Yay I have a daughter!'
Monday 2 years ago
I bet your daughter really appreciated that response too! Yay happy families!
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Cold Eagle 2 years ago
Thank you for this. I know the op is unlikely to see it but I'm saying it all the same. Not everyone gets someone as ... Understanding as this.
#27
My high school aged daughter told me this exact thing while in the car a couple of months ago. I told her "Thanks for being brave enough to tell me, honey. I don't care who you love, only that they love you back as much as I do and are worthy of the love you give them. Make sure they deserve your love and make you a better person, and I'll be happy."
#28
When my daughter came out, I was a bit shocked, but I told her that I loved her completely and didn't care who she loved. It completely softened her demeanour in our relationship and she has been far more open with me ever since. I think in the months leading up to that she was terrified to tell me, which made her distant and cold. After telling me that, she has been back to normal. Just tell them how much you love them, and get back to business as usual.
#29
“So that’s why you don’t like mushrooms”. At least that’s what my friends dad said to him when he came out. We still don’t know what he meant by that.
Ione Alva-wies 2 years ago
They taste like a fungus even tho the only fungus I've had is a mushroom
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Aria the Dog Lover 2 years ago
Mushrooms are gross though. I'm not usually a picky person, I'll try anything at least once, and I've tried mushrooms (not inappropriate or drugs), they are just not good lol
Catharina Geerts 8 months ago
I think that's a coincidence, certainly if there are so many people who don't like mushrooms. I like them and I'm straight, but I really can't believe mushrooms play any role in it.
#30
My wife asked me this when we found out we were having a son.
I told her I’d make sure he knew how to fight before he told anyone else.
I love the boy no matter what, but we live in rural Montana. Of course folks are more accepting than they were in previous generations but you never know.
Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago (edited)
I love comedian Billy Gardel (Mike on "Mike & Molly"). When he told his friend he they were having a little boy, his first question was "What if he's gay"? Billy says, "so what am I supposed to do? Yell do over? That's my son". He goes on to say that just means he's going to ballet instead of football. He's not changing, though. He'll be screaming "you call that a pirouette? Get your head in the game!"
What do you think ?
Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
I told my parents I was asexual and they were both like "oh okay", possibly because they didn't really know much about asexuality (neither did I, until depressingly late in life). But a while after this when I was showing Mum my Prideosaur pin (Archaeopterace!) she asked me to explain how it all works and listened very seriously and with interest, and we both compared notes on how asexuality had been something we had known nothing about for almost our entire lives up until this point and it was good to have a proper understanding now. Oh, and a fun, cute little footnote to this story: A few years later I was on the bus and a group of highschoolers got on, one of whom was wearing a trans Prideosaur pin (Tranosaurus!). I nudged the kid and showed them my own pin and all of them were like "heeeey, awesome!" and asking for another look. It was such an uplifting moment and gave me so much hope for the future.
Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
And since I already know someone's probably going to ask... https://www.pridosaurs.com :) They're so cute!
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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
My cousin came out as asexual to our devoutly Catholic family, who promptly went out, bought a pride flag, and stuck it on the front lawn in rural Nowhere Redneck USA. Another cousin's kid came out recently. Now they have two flags. And then they remembered Uncle John and Cousin Jane and there's a pride flag for every fam member who is LGBTQA. Big family. Rainbow flag convention on the yard. So far, so good. :-)
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
This makes me so incredibly happy that I’m trying not to cry happy tears at work 🥲
Load More Replies... Luna Crow 2 years ago
Refreshing to hear these lovely stories of family being supportive of their queer members
Jeff Mcelfresh 2 years ago
Yeah. So often you hear the opposite. This is a nice change
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Jess-a-men 2 years ago
I remembrr when I came out as asexual to my great-grandmother and her reaction basically boiled down to: "Oh, I didn't know that was a thing. Can you help me carry this?"
GirlFriday 2 years ago
My brother told the entire family at once during a family dinner when he was in his early 20's. My father didn't say anything at first, and my mother told him that it was still his turn to do the dishes. My father then reminded him about the family rule that (no one can enter into a serious relationship until the potential suitor met the entire family) and that Evan was to produce the young man next Sunday for family dinner. Evan is now married to a wonderful man who is an important part of our family and my best friend.
Got Myself 4 Pandas 2 years ago
I’m bi, my sister is asexual, my daughter is bi - and generally, in the nicest possible sense I truly don’t care what others find sexually attractive, or don’t - it doesn’t involve me and is none of my business, even when it comes to my kids. I long for the day where coming out isn’t a thing, that these announcements aren’t necessary or something to be scared off. I’ve raised my kids to know that when and if they want a relationship with someone I only care that they are happy and treated well by the other person, the rest is not my business
Skulls.N.Succulents 2 years ago
I'm bi, my sister is pan, another is bi and my daughter is bi... all that matter is that we are with loving partners who make us happy!!
Load More Replies... LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago (edited)
I truly wish my parents were this accepting. My mum and my friends still think asexuality and demisexuality are mental illness that can be fixed with pills and forced sexual encounters (aka just another form of conversion therapy). I hate that I was born this way and truly wish that the stigma around certain sexualities and gender identities would end. We are all loving people who just love a little differently. To all those struggling to come out or who are dealing with push back from family and friends— you are loved and totally valid.
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
Um... no, that really doesn't work... So, if you like, I welcome you to our family. The Catholics ar ethe ones who fly a pride flag for every fam mem ber who is LGBTQA/etc. In rural nowhere USA. My ace cousin just married her life partner a couple months ago. My late very-devout grandma said of her own brother when told, "I know, I'm not stupid," and went on making sure we all had third helpings. So, if you need... just know not all families are like yours. And you're honorary adopted to mine if you nee one here in the USA.
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Gabby Ghoul 2 years ago
I confess to being really envious of these happy stories and I wonder how my life might have been different.
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
My mother is very nice and understanding about everything, but for some reason she says she respects trans and gay people’s choices and it doesn’t make any difference, but then she says she will not tolerate me if I’m lesbian (which I’m not, but still that sounded pretty weird)
that weird wallflower is demi 2 years ago
What's the problem with lesbians?
Load More Replies... Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
I told my parents I was asexual and they were both like "oh okay", possibly because they didn't really know much about asexuality (neither did I, until depressingly late in life). But a while after this when I was showing Mum my Prideosaur pin (Archaeopterace!) she asked me to explain how it all works and listened very seriously and with interest, and we both compared notes on how asexuality had been something we had known nothing about for almost our entire lives up until this point and it was good to have a proper understanding now. Oh, and a fun, cute little footnote to this story: A few years later I was on the bus and a group of highschoolers got on, one of whom was wearing a trans Prideosaur pin (Tranosaurus!). I nudged the kid and showed them my own pin and all of them were like "heeeey, awesome!" and asking for another look. It was such an uplifting moment and gave me so much hope for the future.
Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
And since I already know someone's probably going to ask... https://www.pridosaurs.com :) They're so cute!
Load More Replies... Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
My cousin came out as asexual to our devoutly Catholic family, who promptly went out, bought a pride flag, and stuck it on the front lawn in rural Nowhere Redneck USA. Another cousin's kid came out recently. Now they have two flags. And then they remembered Uncle John and Cousin Jane and there's a pride flag for every fam member who is LGBTQA. Big family. Rainbow flag convention on the yard. So far, so good. :-)
LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago
This makes me so incredibly happy that I’m trying not to cry happy tears at work 🥲
Load More Replies... Luna Crow 2 years ago
Refreshing to hear these lovely stories of family being supportive of their queer members
Jeff Mcelfresh 2 years ago
Yeah. So often you hear the opposite. This is a nice change
Load More Replies... Jess-a-men 2 years ago
I remembrr when I came out as asexual to my great-grandmother and her reaction basically boiled down to: "Oh, I didn't know that was a thing. Can you help me carry this?"
GirlFriday 2 years ago
My brother told the entire family at once during a family dinner when he was in his early 20's. My father didn't say anything at first, and my mother told him that it was still his turn to do the dishes. My father then reminded him about the family rule that (no one can enter into a serious relationship until the potential suitor met the entire family) and that Evan was to produce the young man next Sunday for family dinner. Evan is now married to a wonderful man who is an important part of our family and my best friend.
Got Myself 4 Pandas 2 years ago
I’m bi, my sister is asexual, my daughter is bi - and generally, in the nicest possible sense I truly don’t care what others find sexually attractive, or don’t - it doesn’t involve me and is none of my business, even when it comes to my kids. I long for the day where coming out isn’t a thing, that these announcements aren’t necessary or something to be scared off. I’ve raised my kids to know that when and if they want a relationship with someone I only care that they are happy and treated well by the other person, the rest is not my business
Skulls.N.Succulents 2 years ago
I'm bi, my sister is pan, another is bi and my daughter is bi... all that matter is that we are with loving partners who make us happy!!
Load More Replies... LokisLilButterknife 2 years ago (edited)
I truly wish my parents were this accepting. My mum and my friends still think asexuality and demisexuality are mental illness that can be fixed with pills and forced sexual encounters (aka just another form of conversion therapy). I hate that I was born this way and truly wish that the stigma around certain sexualities and gender identities would end. We are all loving people who just love a little differently. To all those struggling to come out or who are dealing with push back from family and friends— you are loved and totally valid.
Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
Um... no, that really doesn't work... So, if you like, I welcome you to our family. The Catholics ar ethe ones who fly a pride flag for every fam mem ber who is LGBTQA/etc. In rural nowhere USA. My ace cousin just married her life partner a couple months ago. My late very-devout grandma said of her own brother when told, "I know, I'm not stupid," and went on making sure we all had third helpings. So, if you need... just know not all families are like yours. And you're honorary adopted to mine if you nee one here in the USA.
Load More Replies... Gabby Ghoul 2 years ago
I confess to being really envious of these happy stories and I wonder how my life might have been different.
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
My mother is very nice and understanding about everything, but for some reason she says she respects trans and gay people’s choices and it doesn’t make any difference, but then she says she will not tolerate me if I’m lesbian (which I’m not, but still that sounded pretty weird)
that weird wallflower is demi 2 years ago
What's the problem with lesbians?
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