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It’s usually best if you
work through some of your own feelings, fears, and
concerns before you talk with your parents. If you
feel comfortable with who you are, it will help
them to become comfortable. You’ll also be
better able to hear your parents’ feelings
and fears as their own and to remain secure in your
own perspective.
Although coming out from a position of strength
is generally a good idea, there are exceptions.
If your parents are truly understanding, open-minded,
and welcoming of diversity, it may be possible to
enlist their support as you work toward your own
self-acceptance. Ideally, it would be good to have
your family’s support all along, even as you
share your questions, conflicts, and doubts. If
you are lucky enough to have parents like this,
take advantage of your good fortune.
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