I didn’t come out until I was 26, and it went badly.

My dad sat in judgement and was very ashamed of me. He did change his mind much later but still said “I don’t like your lifestyle”.

Mum never changed and did not like it all.

Both of them are dead now, and… I don’t particularly miss them. I feel strange reading about how other people appreciate their parents.

My partner’s mum considers me her 2nd son. She’s been so accepting of me, as has her family. Same with my cousins, who my dad decided not to tell. When I did tell them after he died, they were mostly very welcoming.

  • Ugh parents i wish they could just love us unconditionally! I also get that about others having close connections with their parents. It makes me happy knowing they can experience those things.

    Mine emotionally abandoned me after i came out and transitioned medically at 25. Im 30 now and im over them . I miss being able to go to their beach house more nowadays. And the whole having family thing. At least my SO is family and friends to me!

    Some people are born with a family and some have to create their own it seems! Hope you are all well.