Kids: Today, my son decided to come out of the closet by wearing a... - FML

By Mom - 25/07/2009 21:14 - United States

Today, my son decided to come out of the closet by wearing a shirt that said "Mom, I'm gay" to the family reunion. FML

I agree, your life sucks 45 889

You deserved it 26 223

Winter: Snow and Funny News
Snuggle up and laugh with our winter stories, where snow isn't the only thing sliding around! More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

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

I agree, your life sucks 60 438

You deserved it 13 567

By parent - 08/03/2018 01:30

Today, I found out that my son has been telling me he's gay so we would allow the "female friend" who is actually his girlfriend to stay over. FML

I agree, your life sucks 5 224

You deserved it 2 830

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

I agree, your life sucks 65 542

You deserved it 17 886

By Pumpkin - 18/07/2009 02:00 - United States

Today, I found out that my son is not really gay. He just told me that so I'd let him have girls in his bedroom. FML

I agree, your life sucks 40 205

You deserved it 102 950

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

I agree, your life sucks 1 659

You deserved it 247

Supportive

By bopbop - 20/05/2009 01:21 - United States

Today, my brother came out to our family as being gay. My mother starting crying because she "wanted grandchildren." I told her that I was planning on having children. She started crying harder. FML

I agree, your life sucks 74 083

You deserved it 4 371

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

I agree, your life sucks 32 977

You deserved it 6 400

About that...

By Gay younger brother - 30/06/2018 01:30

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

I agree, your life sucks 4 622

You deserved it 520

By Anonymous - 16/02/2016 13:49 - United States - Chevy Chase

Today, I came out of the closet, after years of fear and shame, thanks to my mom making me to go to a church full of fundies my whole life. In the end, I was in tears. All I got was a frown and a "So? Want a medal or something?" FML

I agree, your life sucks 19 842

You deserved it 3 789

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

I agree, your life sucks 35 518

You deserved it 3 206

Next

Top comments

Tea_bag_fml 0

Sunday 26 July 2009 11:58

I want to high five your son.

loki276 0

Sunday 26 July 2009 12:00

So not an FML, just accept your son for who he is, and kudos to him for being brave enough to come out to the entire family!

Comments

that_kid_u_know 0

Tuesday 29 December 2009 6:50

ask urself this "were did you go wrong?"

HellfireRogue 7

Saturday 6 February 2010 19:40

I don't think she's upset that he's gay or wanted to come out, but i think she would have rather had him approach her privately to tell her rather than dressing down for an important event. I never "came out" to my family, as being bisexual. But everyone knows.I simply don't hide it, and I think that's the best way to do it. Apparently her son agrees, but didn't execute it in the most sensitive way.

artssfreak 0

Thursday 25 February 2010 4:35

some people here obviously don't understand how hard it is to come out to family.

lillypilly35 0

Friday 26 March 2010 7:30

how is this an fml?? I think that's really brave of her son to do and maybe he wants his whole family to know.

alexxss_fml 10

Friday 4 June 2010 4:32

why the hell did she deserve this? wow idiot son. hopefully the family took it well O_O

Knights2012 0

Friday 23 July 2010 8:51

and? good for him and if that's an fml ur a horrible parent.

iloveTheMiz 0

Thursday 12 August 2010 22:20

Don't judge him!

skitzoyd 0

Monday 16 August 2010 4:55

why is that an fml? are you worried about how it reflects on you or something? I think that's clever what he did. YDI

skitzoyd 0

Monday 16 August 2010 5:01

maybe he wasn't trying to be respectful. maybe his family is like mine. a bunch of homophobic pricks. maybe he wanted to shove it in there face. ever think if that geniuses?

xXscream_girlXx 0

Tuesday 24 August 2010 21:27

That takes balls!! he didn't tell just his parents! Hell no he told everyone!!! xD. be proud! gay guys rock and atleast he won't knock a girl up. accept and love him, cuz gay or straight, he's still your little boy OP!!

17
18
19
20
21
22

Keywords

Love Friends Awkward Miscellaneous Cute Haircut Relatable You're fired Work Cars Kids Parenting Family DIY Cats Sex Intimacy Am I overreacting? Management Poopoo peepee Coworkers Frustration Capitalism Dogs Animals ADHD Transportation Dating Health Anxiety

The Top

Today, my dad has been faking social anxiety to make me feel like there's something wrong with me. How do I know? Because I actually have social anxiety, and he not only shows no symptoms of it, but he also has a lot of misconceptions about it that he would know are false if he actually did have it. FML

I agree, your life sucks 809

You deserved it 180

Today, as I exited McDonald's after a quick lunch, a man in a jogging outfit ran past, snatching my handbag right off my shoulder as he tore past. He must have been at least 50. I broke down utterly exhausted before I could chase him even a single block. I'm 24. FML

I agree, your life sucks 21 149

You deserved it 39 590

The Top

Today, more of my friends celebrated Rush Limbaugh's death than celebrated when I won a national award two years ago. FML

I agree, your life sucks 697

You deserved it 395

Today, my dad created a new rule: It isn't old until there's mold. FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 510

You deserved it 2 698

Today, it was really cold and windy and I started my car before work. I locked the front door of my house and shut it behind me to leave. The wind was blowing and all my hair got shut in my locked front door... with my keys in my car's ignition. FML

I agree, your life sucks 51 046

You deserved it 5 609

Today, I found out how fast my dad's reaction speed is. I was coming downstairs and sat next to my dad on the couch to show him something I did in a class. He was on an adult website and didn't notice I was coming into the room until I was sitting next to him. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 734

You deserved it 238

Today, my boss discovered that I'm prone to random fainting, due to hypoglycemia. He has now nicknamed me "Fainting Goat" and makes relentless bleating noises every time he sees me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 35 188

You deserved it 3 132

Today, a guy who likes me a little too much, and who I asked to tone his advances down a little, sent me a message on Twitter, Facebook and by text message to apologize. FML

I agree, your life sucks 10 410

You deserved it 1 040