Kids these days & texting

Bear with me here, this post is just me getting my thoughts together about a text conversation today. This morning my daughter in college texted me as she usually does, seemed like an ordinary morning. She mentioned an appointment she had where she & the other person got along quite well. "We talked about a flag I just bought, wanna see it?" texted she. Sure, says I. She has her thin blue line flag & various other banners that mean a lot to her at home. I was surprised when a pic of a rainbow type flag popped up. Her way of telling me that she feels she is Bi. It was kinda surprising to me as she has never indicated anything like that before. She knows full well I am not a hater. She has bi friends & a gay cousin and I have no issues with any of them. Why would I? Like I mentioned though, I'm surprised. Not that her sexuality is something I've ever spoken to her much about. But she is my little girl, my life. Nothing as trivial as the sex of who she wants to be with will get in the way of that, so long as they're good people.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

University is a very strange period of time for young people.
This time around going as a mature student I saw a lot of freedom to be out, and a lot of shame cast on those solidly wanting to just be straight. The only good thing was I'd you did find a partner at that point you probably became a string couple due to all the opposition.
I wouldn't even think about it until she brings someone home.
I mean I wear badges and go to pride and that's because I'm an ally.
Plus it's another excuse to party and have fun. Lol.
Whatever will be will be. And if she so happens to be apart of the lgbt community she hopefully knows you couldn't be more unfazed as a parent... Just concerned for her wellbeing.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

When i came out to my parents. It was a shock to them. I knew it was something never spoken about it the house. My dad took it hard. I know my parents wanted grandkids.
It was all ok a couple of years later. We didn't put ourselves in a position where theyd feel uncomfortable. And i think that helped.
My mum text me saying shes proud of me and they both treat my partner like a 2nd daughter.
Its nice that we can be ourselves around them and not hide.
Good for you for accepting. I know its hard as parents have dreams for their children. I get that. But we also have our own dreams too

spjennifer · 61-69, T

Nothing will matter to her more than you openly supporting her choices, genitalia matters little, it's more about who they are and what's in their hearts! 😊