Answer by TheClosetClub
Q asked by bearmuda
Q:what is your advice for someone who has come out to their family but is looked down upon for it?
A:Try to give them time, they may be uncomfortable at first, but they will hopefully warm up to it. If not, confront them on their behavior and let them know how you feel about their attitude towards you. Above all, Don't let them tell you who to be to gain their acceptance. There's no point in living your life as someone you're not. stay true to yourself.
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11 Aug, 2014, 11:42 pm
I guess this is a pretty common response among parents. I think at least part of it is that many parents have this stereotype in their head of whatever label you tell them you fit and then they have this image of you in their head and they can't fit the two together. For me, it came down to making them see it as just a small part of me and not something that redefines me. I'm also attracted to the color blue, but that doesn't redefine me, so why should which gender I'm attracted to? So, being patient and having an open line of communication with your parents is great advice. :3
12 Aug, 2014, 6:04 am
I just watched the documentary "Kidnapped for Christ" and I would have to agree that you must feel safe before coming out or the consequences could ruin your life. But, for those just looked down on by their parents, it may be a matter of finding what preconceived ideas your parents have and breaking those apart and building a new picture in their place.