Opalite Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 I've been considering coming out to my parents, but I'm scared. I'm a demi-pan romantic and an asexual. I'm worried about how they'll react. All of my friends already know, and I was planning on getting help from them, but since quarantine, I can't see them. Please give me some advice. MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsoon Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Hey OPALITE. Thanks for coming to us for support. We are here for you I understand why you are scared to come out. This is a perfectly normal reaction for people, so just know that you're not alone . Is there a way you can still contact your friends to get help from them? I think that when coming out, there are two really important things to keep in mind: your safety and whether you feel ready or not. It's not safe for some people to come out because their parents might have a bad reaction and kick them out, or something similar. Do you think it's safe for you to do it? If not, it's best to wait until you're in a position to live away from your parents. Also, I wonder, do you feel ready to come out? I understand the pressure of wanting to get it out of the way, but I guess there's really no rush. This is your journey and you get to decide how it goes Here's one of our support guides which you might find helpful: https://www.ditchthelabel.org/top-11-tips-for-coming-out-as-lesbian-gay-or-bi/. I know the title says lesbian, gay, or bi, but I think the tips apply to anyone really. Let me know what you think of all of this. -Monsoon MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opalite Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 Thank you so much Monsoon. This reply really helped me feel more confident. MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsoon Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Hey OPALITE. I'm glad this helped you to feel more confident. Keep in touch and let us know how it goes MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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