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We all want to be loved and accepted
for who we are. We want to be authentic in our relationships.
We don’t want to have to hide important parts
of ourselves. Coming out is a way to share ourselves,
a gift of honesty. Coming out can bring families
closer, improve communication and help us feel better
about ourselves.
Ideally, almost all queer people want to tell their
families. Although it may be difficult, they’re
willing to go through some hard times for the benefit
of having a more authentic relationship. Many queer
youth are not willing to hide their real selves
from their families. They want to be seen for who
they are.
For some young people, the decision to come out
is difficult because they know this news will be
hard for their parents to understand and they don’t
want to cause them pain. It’s true that many
parents go through a difficult time when they learn
that their child is queer. However, most parents
would rather have an authentic relationship than
avoid the pain and not know much about your life.
You’ll probably find yourself thinking a lot
about this issue, but if your family loves you then
they wouldn’t want to see you hurting. Whatever
their own views may be about homosexuality in general,
if that love is there, hopefully they will want
to support you.
Although it’s upsetting to see your parents
in distress, your own life and well-being are important.
Ultimately, we all have the right – and the
responsibility – to be true to ourselves.
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