how?

[lauren_lpool]

how can i tell my parents that i am a lesbian? they love me for who i am but this for me is difficult. i need some answers and i hope someone can answer them for me.

[Rosenicola]

Hi Lauren,

This is a hard one.

Just sit them down and be honest with them. Tell them how you feel. They will support you no matter what you chose, i'm sure of it.

You are going to have to tell them at some point as you will feel better about your life and i'm sure they'd appreciate your honesty.

being gay isn't anything to be ashamed of. Be proud of yourself no matter what and i'm sure your parents will feel the same once you have been honest with them.

XX

[fairkatrina]

I just brought my girlfriend round to the house often enough for them to get suspicious, and chatted loudly enough in the next room with my friends for them to get the idea, then waited for them to ask me! Much easier than that whole cringeworthy "mum, dad, I have something to tell you..." routine.

[cruella]

Hi Lauren_Ipool
You have to be totally honest with your Mum and dad. You say they love you for who you are so I don't think this wil change.
People are very accepting now and you are still the same Daughter they have known all their lives.
Do you already have a partner and if so, why not show them some photographs first, telling them that you partner is a bit mor than just a friend.
I wish you all the luck in the world.

[nicolaandgar]

you just said yourself they love you for who you are. Just be honest with them i dont know if people take this the wrong way but the thing if you have found her(the one ) then well nothing ells matters i have found my soul mate i know what love really is and nothing and noone will ever come between that and thats all that matters.be who you are i tell the truth it shall set you free.xxx

[rabbitdrop]

Hi Lauren
it may not be as bad as you think. As you say they love you for who you are. If they do respond badly at first try not to take it too much to heart as they may say things they don't mean. I'm not a lesbian, but I have severaly friends who are and who have been through this. All of their families were fine in the end but they did have some initially bad reactions. I now have children myself and I would find it hard if they told me they were gay as it doesnt fit with my projected view of their future (they may turn out differently anyway of course!). However I do love them and hope they know that it is who they are that is important to me.
good luck, I'll be thinking of you
Jenny