IM BISEXUAL – HOW DO I TELL MOM?

This is not an easy process for most people.  Parents often feel awkward when confronted with their children’s sexuality.  As difficult as this is for a person, keep in mind that you have had some time to think about and begin to adjust to this realization.  Your mom, dad, family and friends need to be given time to do likewise.

Parents tend to have more intense reactions than friends.

This news changes everything they have probably believed would happen in your life.  Many parents need to grieve the loss of the idea of their child as a heterosexual.  This is understandable and can be expected.

A lot depends on how old you are and/or what type of relationship you have with your mom and dad.  If you feel your mom may reject you, having support in place before telling her might be a good idea.  You may want to talk with your father or perhaps some of the resources listed below and try to get as much support and information as you can to help prepare you to talk with your mom.  Approaching her in as loving and sensitive a way as possible may help.

Some Tallahassee community support resources are:

The Family Tree

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Student Union at Florida State University

Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays