I didn’t come out until I was 26, and it went badly.
My dad sat in judgement and was very ashamed of me. He did change his mind much later but still said “I don’t like your lifestyle”.
Mum never changed and did not like it all.
Both of them are dead now, and… I don’t particularly miss them. I feel strange reading about how other people appreciate their parents.
My partner’s mum considers me her 2nd son. She’s been so accepting of me, as has her family. Same with my cousins, who my dad decided not to tell. When I did tell them after he died, they were mostly very welcoming.
I haven’t come out to my parents yet, I’m 29 and bi.
I know how my dad feels about those things and I’d prefer not to deal with that nightmare.
My Mom knows because one of my sister’s friends came across my dating profile and my sister told Mom. I haven’t talked about it with my Mom because it’s something I haven’t brought up with her.
I didn’t plan to (and don’t plan to) come out to my family as it’s really none of their business. But I’ve got a different kind of relationship with my family than most people do. Basically they’re just my relatives in most cases, we don’t really act like family the saying, “I love my my parents like they’re distant cousins,” basically applies.
Whereas the found family we act like family, they know I’m bi, and they’re wonderfully accepting. We’re one big queer family and we love each other. I hope more people get to experience a loving family, found or otherwise.