Decisions, decisions

@MEAngle (237)
May 17, 2016 9:56am CST
Many of my friends don't really ask me much about my love life, and I appreciate that. But soon, I know that I'll have to come out and tell them the truth about both my sexuality and the girl that I know I'll be spending the rest of my life with, if all goes well. I just don't know how to come out with it in a way that will result in no hate. My mother is openly opposing of gay and lesbian couples, and I'm seen as the one in the family with so many expectations. My sisters don't know yet, but have made it clear that no matter what, they'll love me for who I am. I'm in between a rock and a hard place here.
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@Absinto (2385)
• Portugal
17 May 16
It is always a hard choice when it comes to telling your family about your sexuality, especially when you know how they feel about it. Yet, you never know what to expect because in alot of cases family always change the way people see things. At least that is how i hope it goes. If family can't open your eyes about the world, then who will?
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@MEAngle (237)
18 May 16
True. I'm also torn between just leaving it to myself, because it's really none of their business... but at the same time, I know it is.
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@Absinto (2385)
• Portugal
19 May 16
@MEAngle Even if you keep it to yourself one day the truth will end up coming out. It is easier coming clean and living your life than having to hide it.
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@trivia79 (7828)
• El Segundo, California
21 May 16
oh! so is this the first public place you outspokenly told us your situation?
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@trivia79 (7828)
• El Segundo, California
23 May 16
@MEAngle who do you considered lesbian? yourself? or your significant partner?
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@MEAngle (237)
23 May 16
@trivia79 Well, technically both of us.
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@MEAngle (237)
21 May 16
Yes.
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@MGjhaud (23244)
• Philippines
18 May 16
goodluck to you.
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@MEAngle (237)
18 May 16
Thank you.
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@kellyr634 (416)
• United States
25 May 16
You are in a difficult situation, but you have to be true to yourself.
@jaboUK (64360)
• United Kingdom
17 May 16
I understand that it is going to be difficult, but if your mother truly loves you she will accept it once, she's got over the shock.
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@jaboUK (64360)
• United Kingdom
18 May 16
@MEAngle I can understand that, but you never know - your mother may have worked it out for herself. I have a friend whose son is gay, and he agonised and agonised about how to tell her, and when he eventually plucked up the courage she just said - "that's ok, I've known for years."
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@jaboUK (64360)
• United Kingdom
8 Jun 16
@enlightenedpsych2 It would be great if all parents were so accepting.
@MEAngle (237)
18 May 16
I just don't want to hurt anybody.
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