Well, it finally happened. After months of gaining the courage to do so, I came out as gay to my parents. I knew all day that that night was the night to finally do it. I returned home from a date with an amazing boy and sat and looked at them for a minute. I finally spoke up and said, “I am sure you both already know this, but I’m gay.” My mom just smiled and said she knew, while my dad sat there staring for a good ten minutes while my mom and I talked about it. He finally stood up, gave me a hug, started crying, and said, “I’m not sure how to take all this but you have to know that I love you and will always love you. I’m here for you and support you 110%.”
I knew they would be supportive and knew they already had an idea it was coming. I was so scared for nothing. My mom actually asked, “What took you so long to tell us?” I got a kick out of that, honestly. It is the most amazing feeling knowing I can finally be myself with them. I feel like a completely different person. Who knew something as simple as that would make me feel happy again? Between a certain someone in my life and telling my parents, I’m finally starting to feel truly happy again. I couldn’t quit saying that to myself after it happened, “I’m happy, I’m happy, I’m actually happy right now,” I repeated over and over again.
I am free. I can be myself. I am who I am and nobody can change that. And if someone doesn’t want to accept it, well then so be it.
Coming Out
Congratulation on coming out! Such an awesome feeling to know you can finally be yourself and also have your parents be supportive of you!! I’m so, so happy for you!! 💙
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