came out to my mom tonight, she didn't really have much to say but i guess that's better than it could have gone... feeling a little weird and kinda down though :/
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SO proud of you!! you can only control what you can control, and the relief will feel so much better than the hiding I promise.
sep 16, 2025, 3:00 am • 4 0 • view
yeah that's definitely something i need to remind myself thank you❣️
sep 16, 2025, 3:09 am • 2 0 • view
proud of u no matter what! idk yall’s situation and maybe she is still processing and wants to give u the proper reaction??
sep 16, 2025, 2:48 am • 3 0 • view
yeah i guess i was hoping for a "i love you no matter what" kind of vibe but you're right maybe she just needs to process since it is a lot at once and the queer world isn't one she's very familiar with. thanks for the perspective❣️
sep 16, 2025, 2:52 am • 3 0 • view
my mom still thinks queer is a slur and is afraid to say it lol
sep 16, 2025, 3:00 am • 2 0 • view
i can totally understand that jen and you are 100% valid for feeling like that! i hope she’s able to educate herself in the future and accept you for who you are 🫂 no matter what, we’re here and we 100% support and accept you jen 💞
sep 16, 2025, 11:08 am • 3 0 • view
Give a moment to process. 13 years ago my mom had a similar reaction. It wasn’t bad but it wasn’t instant good vibes. She’s learned a lot, asked a lot of questions, and she’s truly a great support now. She’s hanging on the couch with my wife talking about their plans for tomorrow. Time helps.
sep 16, 2025, 3:04 am • 7 0 • view
thank you so much for sharing this i really appreciate hearing that and am happy for you! i think my mom will be the same, she isn't against it she just really doesn't know much so yeah i just need to be patient with her as she begins to learn more
sep 16, 2025, 3:15 am • 2 0 • view
But until then, you have an internet stranger sending you all the well wishes! You were brave today and you deserve the best!
sep 16, 2025, 3:06 am • 2 0 • view
SO proud of you!!! i have to be honest, that's why i don't bother sharing my queerness with my mom in plain terms. i know her reaction would be neither negative nor congratulatory/celebratory and disinterest and neutrality is its own kind of shitty. that's so huge though, no matter her reaction 🫂🫶💖
sep 16, 2025, 2:58 am • 4 0 • view
that's exactly what i'm feeling, thanks for putting it into words. i'm happy it's over with but yeah it didn't feel like a big relief/congratulatory moment that i guess i had in my head
sep 16, 2025, 3:07 am • 2 0 • view
Proud of you!! 👏
sep 16, 2025, 12:41 pm • 4 0 • view
🫶
sep 16, 2025, 11:35 am • 1 0 • view
you were brave despise her reaction. I agree with the other comment, maybe she's worried about the reaction of others more than being happy for you, and with time she'll be able to react better
sep 16, 2025, 12:28 pm • 2 0 • view
Aww you’re so brave! I kinda get what you mean tho. I believe I’d feel the same if I received the same response. I hope you get some rest and feel better. That’s a hard thing to do!
sep 16, 2025, 2:40 am • 2 0 • view
thank you kristen I appreciate you! 💖
sep 16, 2025, 2:48 am • 2 0 • view
My Mom wasn’t overjoyed not because she didn’t love me for who I am, but because she was so scared about me being gay in a world full of homophobes. I don’t know if your Mom has the same fears, but it’s a lot to take in. Sending you hugs because that was a huge brave thing you did being vulnerable
sep 16, 2025, 3:18 am • 7 0 • view