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toad8562

PostPosted: Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:29 pm


Ok my situation I am bi more toward guys but never "been" with one in a relationship. And I don't know if I should come out to my family. I've never really tired i guess I'm just to scared. I am in college now and only home every now and then but I think that my parents would be ok with it but I not to sure about my dad (which seems to be everyone's problem) my biggest problem is my brother since he has always called me gay and a "f**" or a "flamer." I know that if I tell my parents EVERYONE will know I left a condom in my pants just to see what would happen and my brother, his wife, my moms work and my grandpa all found out about it the next day. All of my girl friends know I am but none of my guy friends know. So what should I do? I have no idea.

Thanks for the help.
PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:08 pm


Well...I see that the polls say you should come out. However what people don't realize that coming out isn't for everyone. For some people it works out because of their environment. For some people coming out is a frightening or even dangerous thing that ruins their lives.
Some may view you as a coward but if those people don't know you what does their opinion matter and what do they matter?
I would suggest that you think take a look at everyone in your life and really look at how your coming out would cause them to act in relative to you.

Don't feel pressured because that feeling will only hurt you in the end. Clear your head, relax, and think about it.

I never understood the question "Should I come out?" for the simple fact that everyone lives different lives and coming out causes different effects for everyone so naturally the only person that can answer that question is the person asking it.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2008 5:43 pm


in your situation, ild say if you do, start with your mom and voice the concerns you have with her. she could give you insight that could help.
PostPosted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:10 pm


Not all mothers are nurturing and helpful when it comes to this sort of thing. Before you do this ask yourself what kind of person she is. What have you learned about her past actions that could give you a hint as to how she'd act in this one?

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