Came out to my family Monday night and it was with a longtime secret I had since I was in the military, my true sexual orientation. A year into the Marines, discovered I liked women too and had a relationship with another female soldier. My family did not know about and plus with the don't ask, don't tell law when it was in effect held it back telling them. It was time with going well with acceptance and some work to do, could not hold on to it anymore. Came out as bisexual and my brothers reacted first with acceptance. Said they love me still and knew I was different growing up. My mom took it hard, still talk to her and it will take time for her to accept it knowing this is me. Giving her space and time to think about it. Know I do not want to force anything on her. My son was there too and accepted it saying I am his still his mom no matter what.
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Came out to my family Monday night
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Congrats. That's tough to do but it is also a weight off your shoulders. I suspect your momma will also come around and figure that you are the same daughter she has loved for decades. Good for your brothers. Acceptance by them has to mean a lot to you. It took courage on your part and once the shock wears off I hope all goes back to normal relations for you and your mom. Best wishes.
FrancSevin
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I was 'bout to post much the same thing. Doc, you said better than I could've.
This is a heavy load to carry, something you hold in that weighs because you don't want the people of whom you are fond to feel disappointed or hurt.
Super that her family took it properly and well. And, like you said, she and they, are the same people. Love, if genuine, will accept it.
From what we have seen of Jakeil so far, they raised a good person. It reflects on them to also be good people.
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Update on Mom, we talked this afternoon and things are getting better with her. She is slowly coming to terms I am bisexual one step at a time
Robertroland
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First, I want to acknowledge how brave it was for you to share your truth with your family, especially about something you’ve held close for so long. Coming out is a deeply personal journey, and the fact that you’ve done it speaks to your strength and desire to live authentically. It sounds like you've approached this with honesty and patience.
I did and glad I finally did it
You got to be you.
That is the start of real happiness.
I always say that I don't care "what" you are, I care "who" you are. So I'm happy to be friends with, or coach, anyone who is a good person. Purple hair, piercings, tattoos, nose rings, orientations, trans surgeries, etc mean nothing to me when I know that someone is a good person. Seems like treating good people well is what helps make this world a better place.
I have yet to respond to anything you have posted here thus far.
It's good that you spoke with your Mother.
I have a Granddaughter who is in her 20s.
When she was younger, she said Grandma, I'm not like the other girls.
At first I thought it was because she didn't have a Mother (who passed away in a crash).
Soon after I found out she was bisexual.
I do not judge her, she's a part of me.
However, she knows to never put that part of her in my face.
I adore all of her gay friends, they consider me family.
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