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By Anonymous - 06/01/2015 00:16 - United States - Oak Ridge

Today, my mom called me into the living room to say that she had something important to tell me. She then explained how she and my dad had "talked things over" and wanted me to know that they accept me and love me no matter what. Apparently my mom thinks I'm lesbian. I'm not. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/11/2022 10:00

Today, I told my mom that I’m a lesbian. She was fine with it, supported me 100%, and it was a huge relief, until she followed up with, “Until you find a husband, then you’ll obviously have to stop all that.” The reason I even told her is because my girlfriend just proposed to me, and we’re engaged. FML

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Denial

By TedX - 19/08/2020 20:07

Today, at 18, I finally told my mom I was gay. She spent the rest of the day bringing up my "future wife" at every possible chance she had. FML

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By EvilMother - 14/09/2012 00:57 - United States - Hinsdale

Today, after having a long talk with my mother about LGBT rights, she told me that she was totally open. I felt completely relieved, being gay myself. Seconds later, she said, "But not for you. I want you to find me a nice girl that can give me lots of grandkids." FML

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By shouldhaveknown - 26/06/2009 14:22 - Australia

Today, I finally thought that my mother was okay with me being a lesbian. Then, over dinner, she turns to me and says, "So, do you still think you like girls, or are you going to start being normal again?" FML

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By Anonymous - 22/07/2015 20:12 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my mom told me that she heard me and my best friend in my room grunting and talking about how hard we were. She said she loved me and accepted me no matter what. Thanks mom, but we were working out. FML

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By augh - 10/12/2010 08:24

Today, I finally worked up the courage to tell my mom that I'm gay. She sympathetically patted my back and told me I don't need to make up excuses for me being so unattractive to women. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/10/2012 22:43 - United States - Lahaina

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

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By Just Me - 26/07/2012 05:04 - United States - Brooklyn

Today, I came out to my mom as a lesbian. She told me that it was impossible, because since she isn't one, she therefore couldn't have given birth to one. She still won't believe me. FML

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Keeping up

By Anonymous - 09/05/2019 22:00

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

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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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that1guyyy 12

Tuesday 6 January 2015 11:30

At least they're supportive

fuckyourlifeOP 25

Tuesday 6 January 2015 11:27

You better tell them lickety-split that you're not actually a lesbian.

Comments

yeongji 31

Wednesday 7 January 2015 0:19

More like F the life of those who come from families where homosexual and/or bisexual relationships are not accepted. You should be proud that your parents are accepting and would support you if you were ever to become a lesbian.

1_of_7_billion 4

Wednesday 7 January 2015 0:50

My mom thought I was a lesbian, along with half of my grade

Llamasaur 14

Wednesday 7 January 2015 1:14

Well at least they're not homophobic...

syed121417 22

Wednesday 7 January 2015 1:32

It is nice that they would've accepted you, especially because some people who actually need to come out might not get that support. They would not have needed to wait for you to tell them and God bless them for it, but, what exactly made them think you are a lesbian? The only thing I could really think of is if they saw you kiss a girl. Anyways, at least you don't have homophobic parents.

Astrum14 24

Wednesday 7 January 2015 6:15

Not OP, but sometimes people think I'm a lesbian because I have short hair, because I don't wear makeup, because I don't wear feminine clothes, and stuff like that. People have lots of ideas about what "lesbians" look like, and if you fit that mould, it doesn't matter if you're actually attracted to chicks or not, they still think you're a lesbian.

JazNim17 18

Wednesday 7 January 2015 18:36

Or she may just hang out with other girls a lot. Half of my town used to believe my best friend and I (both straight women) were dating. The truth? All of our other friends were spending their Friday nights with their boyfriends and we two singles had the choice of either hanging out together or sitting home alone all night. So simple, and yet so easy to misinterpret.

syed121417 22

Friday 9 January 2015 1:57

I can see how that could work. Some people do have a stereotypical view of what someone with a certain sexuality or gender ID would make themselves appear as. But, I guess some people have gotten so used to that that they forget sexuality is a natural preference not personality trait.

lbanks_fml 10

Wednesday 7 January 2015 5:52

Pics or it ain't true!! BUAHAHAHAHAHA

capnbzarr 43

Wednesday 7 January 2015 7:29

Today, I found out my parents love me unconditionally, and then I complained about it. (fixed that for you)

kl0x 8

Thursday 8 January 2015 9:44

I don't agree, they had to talk things over.. If you love him/her you don't need to talk..

syed121417 22

Friday 9 January 2015 2:02

Now why do you have to take it so negatively? The fact that OP's parents thinks she's a lesbian says 2 things: 1)Yes, they love her, and she's not complaining about being loved. She's not saying "omg my parents thought I was gay how stupid FML eww" 2) But, they have a certain stereotypical view of lesbians which OP happened to "fit". They could've been more subtle with their idea of her sexuality with talking about LGBT+ related issues and facts, which (if she was a lesbian) would've helped her come out. But seeing as she's not proves they were a bit ignorant.

TreeWizard 6

Wednesday 7 January 2015 7:30

actually... I would ride it out. cuz if they really think ur a lesbian they probly won't mind your bf coming over... Lol

LisGabrielle 7

Wednesday 7 January 2015 20:08

Why'd they have to talk things over? It should be immediate acceptance! I'm sorry, OP. One time everyone at school thought I was a lesbian. With my best friend! Best of luck to you, and I hope they choose to listen to you.