When I came out to my father, he shrugged because it wasn’t a big deal to him. When I came out to my mother, she started screaming, crying, and hitting herself; she had to smoke a joint in front of me to calm down. Later on, she accused my father of being intolerant of me, despite her being the one saying I’m confused and screwed up. I don’t really talk to her anymore.

When I came out I was 16 and I didn’t plan to come out to my parents. They were very angry and disappointed and they thought that I’m sick and that someone has convinced me that I am a lesbian. We argued about everything and they said that they will never accept me. Now I need to “live” like I’m straight until I can move out and start to live alone.

When I came out today, I did it on Facebook. I was expecting the worst, but I just had to get it out there and Facebook was a good way to just let everyone I know know. I surprisingly got a ton of love and support back and tons of encouraging messages from my friends and family. It was a very very good day today. I’m so glad I did it.