Miscellaneous: Today, I came out to my parents. I don't really fit any stereotype,...

By ohai95 - 08/08/2012 00:11 - United Kingdom - Worthing

Today, I came out to my parents. I don't really fit any stereotype, I'm just an average guy who happens to be into guys. Ten minutes later, I overheard my mother say to my step-dad, "Should we redecorate his room pink?" FML

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By Idk anymore - 23/07/2019 17:00 - United States - Modesto

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

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By teriyaki124 - 21/03/2009 09:13 - United States

Today, I came out to my mom. I had an epic speech planned, and when I tried to tell her, it all fell apart and I started crying and just said, "I'm gay." After a few seconds silence, my mom sighs and says, "Duh." FML

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By Anonymous - 17/11/2023 07:00 - United Kingdom

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

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By spiritbeast33 - 11/09/2013 06:17 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I came out of the closet. Now whenever I'm getting ready to go somewhere with my dad he says, "Lesgo, lesbo." FML

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By Anonymous - 14/03/2022 07:00 - United States

Today, I briefly considered coming out to my parents when the topic of LGBTQ+ people came up in conversation, until my dad called them “socially deranged.” FML

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By Anonymous - 13/04/2011 10:19 - 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

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By Anonymous - 17/06/2023 12:00

Today, I came out to my parents. My mother laughed and, when I asked her what was so funny, she told me, "Well, most gays are attractive, muscular, funny and can dress very well. You're ugly, fat, boring, and have no sense of fashion. Good luck." FML

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By EchoDearEcho - 04/02/2010 14:52 - Australia

Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my parents. My mother turned to me and said, "Wait you're actually gay? I thought you were just saying that to piss off your father." I came out to her when I was 16, and have confided in her about my past relationships. FML

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By Karim - 12/12/2012 05:29 - France - Aix-en-provence

Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my family for the first time. My mother's immediate reaction was, "We didn't know you were gay!" No mom, she really is a girl. FML

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By isaacBENNETT - 17/03/2009 07:25 - United States

Today, I decided to introduce my girlfriend to my parents by telling them that we were gonna have a very special guest for dinner. While my mom was preparing the meal she asked, "What does he like?" I'm straight. My parents thought different. FML

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lexiieeex3 32

Wednesday 8 August 2012 9:10

I hate it when people give in to stereotypes. Good for you for coming out though.

Beatlemaniac1964 9

Wednesday 8 August 2012 9:11

At least she accepts you?

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BiChelsea 6

Wednesday 8 August 2012 13:18

When I came out (as bi, not lesbian) my mom wanted to paint my room rainbow.. Wait.. That would be awesome.

tobedd 13

Wednesday 8 August 2012 14:22

YDI for not wanting pink feature boa's and a big old flag. Jk wtg girl.

mohawkbear 5

Wednesday 8 August 2012 14:29

Good for you buddy. "average" guys are the best ones in my book! Stand tall, be proud, and keep moving forward. Your mom is trying, she just has no concept of what you feel inside. She'll get it as you move along.

rivaraven 35

Wednesday 8 August 2012 14:37

Congrats on coming out! :) And really, at least they accept you. When I came out as gay, my dad wanted to throw me out of the house. He then realized I already lived alone and by now he accepts me and my boyfriend as we are. :) And pink isn't that bad.. we have a rainbow in our bedroom, because my sister insisted on drawing it. :D We love it.

janeska1231 1

Wednesday 8 August 2012 14:49

Lol. At least they accept u as ur.

reject214 10

Wednesday 8 August 2012 14:55

OMG! Your mom just acheived BOSS status. Hail to the queen! Oh, wait, that's you. LOL!

BlueHairKid 11

Wednesday 8 August 2012 15:36

Your brave but I don't think she should of. Said that though it's kind of stereotypical

mario2012 18

Wednesday 8 August 2012 15:51

Well did they?

SamanthaCassieL 10

Wednesday 8 August 2012 15:53

Hey, that's tough to do! You should be proud of yourself for coming out. Personally I don't know this struggle, but I have seen friends struggle with this, and it's not easy. So good for you! As for the room, you might wanna talk with your parents, cause a pink room for a guy (any sexuality) is kind of embarrassing (or I would think so) lol good luck OP