What is Coming Out
"Coming out of the closet" describes the voluntary public announcement of one's (often homosexual or bisexual) sexual orientation, sexual attractions or gender identity. Being "out...
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ok, so when i told my parents that i was gay, i was going throuhg a really rough time bc the girl i really liked broke my heart. i felt so alone that i confessed to my parents in kind of a hysterical state. they dismissed it as a mental breakdown. i figured that after the whole ordeal happened, i would start liking guys again. however, this never happened, now there's another girl i really like. it sounds stupid, but how do i know if i'm gay? i mean, i feel like there's this whole new side of me, but would my parents believe me if i told them? should i wait until i'm in college. what if they never talk to me again? i don't know, i'm just looking for some support and some guidance.
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Well when you first discover your sexuality, it is very common to have these feelings, you're not alone. You may be genuinely bisexual, or your possible interest in men could just be an expression of denial of the fact that you are homosexual. I am a gay male, and about a year ago I kept telling myself that I liked women, but I just couldn't get that far without looking at men. Anyway, you shouldn't fear your parents about this: if they love you, they'll be okay with it! Hope I could help a little bit...
~Andrew 
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I had come out to my mom when I thought that I was a lesbian. And I discovered that I'm actually bisexual. I'm married now to a very supportive and understanding husband.
I think that since I did start to date guys again after my girlfriend, that I was with at the time, and I broke up, that my mom thought that it was just a phase. I told her that I was into girls once, she didn't accept it, so it's her fault. I shouldn't have to tell her again. Maybe you are a lot closer to your mom than I am with mine, but I just don't see why I should have to tell my mom all over again. My sexuality isn't going to change the fact that I'm her daughter and it's not going to change how much she loves me, so I shouldn't keep trying to make sure that she understands, because I don't think it really matters anymore.
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wait until you're clear as to what your sexual preference is. human sexuality ranges a continuum. and though must of us are clear what our sexual attraction is, others have a larger sexual variance that can be prompted by emotional or social situations we find ourselves in. that seems to be the case with you. allow your sexuality to mature before you make premature declarations. if you need to process with further, consider seeking the counsel of a professional. it'll be time and money well spent.
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