My coming out experience

Hi everyone
So I came out as bissexual to my parents last year, and my mon just sort kind of asked me if I liked girls and even though I didn’t plan on telling her that soon I didn’t want to lie.
Fast forward a couple of months later and it’s like they don’t acknowledge my bisexuality, my mom has a hard time seeing this part of me because in her head I’m straight and anything other than that it’s ugly or sad. I think she just doesn’t want to deal with it honestly. I don’t try to hide it but it’s difficult to look at her the same.
And I don’t know what to do in this situation because it’s not like I can make her try to understand, so I just pretend that I am not hurting when everything she says makes me feel like she doesn’t love me whole.

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Sandcastler · 26-30, M

Whilst my parents are very good with this sort of thing, sometimes people just can't quite accept it. You should know that your being bisexual is perfectly normal and natural and you should explore that part of yourself. But also it is not your responsibility to convince your parents. I know it's hard for you, but if your parents really value their relationship with you, they will eventually come around. Don't let them get in your way!

claraclaremontdiaz · 18-21, F

@Sandcastler Thank you for saying that❤️ It’s hard not being able to do more but I get that it’s something that has to be done by them. I just really hope they value our relationship enough to make the effort to understanding this part of me.

Sandcastler · 26-30, M

@claraclaremontdiaz A lot of people (myself included) have trouble taking people seriously if they are younger than them. And I assume as your parents the effect is amplified towards you. But if you take your sexuality seriously they will too!