Maybe you're at a family gathering, and your sister-in-law sees Ellen is on TV, and comments on how she's a lesbian and how disgusting that is (hypothetically). This despite only one of the two actually being gay.Ĭall out others for using derogatory slurs, or take a stand when others express negativity toward LGBT topics. Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart in particular have an adorable bromance, as do Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry. Lady Gaga, Tim Cook, Anderson Cooper, Glenn Greenwald, Ian McKellen, Stephen Fry.etc.
Talk about influential LGBT celebrities or figures (or supporters of). For example, same-sex marriage is a really hot topic right now, with a SCOTUS decision incoming this summer. The father mentioned above did this quite well :)īring up LGBT-related news topics, and talk positively about these topics, or how you support LGBT legislation. if you're gonna ask about crushes, don't specifically refer to boyfriends or girlfriends). But there's plenty of things you can do as a mom: Don't try to force the conversation, or ask them outright. The short of it is, let your kids come out on their terms. There was actually a father on here a few months ago in a similar situation as you. So I guess my real question is: How do I let my kids know that I'll love them, gay or straight? What are some hints I could drop for them to know it's safe to come out? They're both moody teenagers, and I feel like I would be invading their privacy by asking them about their orientation, but I want them to know I love them, and that they can relax around here, bring home girlfriends and boyfriends, etc. I also have come to notice that Zach has been self harming, and it breaks my heart to know that he might be hurting himself because of his sexual orientation, when all he and Lilly would get from me and their step father (my husband) is unconditional love. I am completely supportive of both of them, and I love them unconditionally. I haven't told my husband, because I know if I was either one of the twins, I wouldn't want to anyone to out me. To be honest, I'm not completely shocked I've suspected that Lilly might not be straight for a while, but Zach is the most straight acting kids I know.
I walked by, and glanced at her phone to check who it was coming from, and it was from her best friend Jack, with the text reading "I love you and Zach, and I really don't care if you're gay or not.". The other day, I was making dinner, and I heard my Lilly's phone buzz. Lilly and Zach are twins they turn 15 in May. Well, to start, I'm a mother of three kids: Zach, Ryan, and Lilly. This is my first time on reddit, so sorry if this is too long, haha.
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