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I Am Trying to Have a Better Relationship With My Dad

I’ve had a strained relationship with my dad for about 10 years now when I came out as bi. We haven’t really had any conversation since I started high school to about last year. We’ve slowly been rebuilding our relationship and it’s been great to have him back in my life. He was my best friend growing up.

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LookingForIt987 · 51-55, M

This is always nice to hear. I'm glad your Dad was willing to reconsider, and I'm glad you were also. I hope things continue to go smoothly for you. As a parent, I can't imagine ending my relationship with one of my kids over who they're attracted to...

Lindaisfun · 26-30, F

@LookingForIt987 thanks

SW-User

baby steps.. i have not talked to my family since i came out as TG.. they need time and so do i..

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SW-User

@LookingForIt987 its going to take time.. but im ok with it.

Lindaisfun · 26-30, F

@SW-User I’m so sorry to hear that. I would just say just make sure to always leave the door open for reconciliation. See the thing was that I never had any ill will towards my dad for shutting me out for those nine years. I was just going to live my life and I would always reach out. I always wanted to rebuild the relationship.

LookingForIt987 · 51-55, M

@SW-User I understand, as best as possible anyway. I have "real life" friends who were disowned by family after coming out. Hopefully everybody in your life that matters has enough time remaining for the wounds to heal. Life is sometimes shorter than we realize.

I've got my own "skeletons" in the closet, even though I really don't think I'd be disowned by my family.

MrBrownstone · 46-50, M

I support you Linda.

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