Madisyn Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I need help on coming out as bi to my parents but my dad is transphobic and I don’t know about my mom yet and i am only 11 and I don’t know what to do because I don’t want to have to leave my home or my family if you have tips please share them. Thank you MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsoon Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Hey @Madisyn Welcome! I'm one of the digital mentors here and I give support to our members who reach out us. With coming out, it's important to do it when you feel safe and ready. If you're not ready, then it's totally okay to wait - there is no rush :). Also, if coming out could put you in danger, like getting kicked out or abused, then it's best to wait until you can support yourself and move out, or make sure you have some place else to stay while things settle down. What do you think? Also, I saw the you said your dad is transphobic - can I check, do you mean homophobic? MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Hi there @Madisyn Just like Monsoon said, the most important thing is your safety. If you're not sure if they'll take it well or think they're homophobic, it could be worth keeping it to yourself for the time being? there's no harm in keeping it to yourself until you feel totally ready I understand how it feels to keep it to yourself when all you want to do is tell the world, and I'm very proud of you for working out your sexuality, but your safety is also very important. If you ever did want to come out, however, there are a number of ways you can do so, but we'll see what you think of this message first. I hope this helps MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madisyn Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 My dad is transphobic but I don’t know if he is homophobic and thanks for the advice MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsoon Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Hey @Madisyn I'm sorry to hear that he is transphobic. Can I ask, has he done anything which makes you think that he might be homophobic? I think that with coming out, it's best to do it when you're ready. If you don't feel like now is the right time, then it's totally okay to wait; there's no rush :). What do you think? MultiQuote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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