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I'm turning 18 in a couple of weeks and I'm considering weither or not to tell my family then that I'm pansexual. My mom already knows, and her reaction wasn't exactly what I had hoped for, so I'm kinda scared how the rest of my family will react...I want to tell them, but I'm scared, so I'm not sure what to do : / I guess I wanted your opinion on this <: )

Asked by: neacle

It’s completely normal to be scared about coming out. I was so scared of telling my Dad I started crying and shaking even though his reaction was a good one. But despite his positive reaction I haven’t told any other family member yet. Why? Cause I’m scared and I’m still living at home and what if they don’t accept me, right? It would be hell to have to face their judgement every day.

So being scared is completely normal and okay and I bet everyone is scared of coming out. Because it is still a big deal despite society becoming more accepting because some familes are really religious or just homophobic so the chance of getting a bad reaction is often there. 

Now I don’t know anything about your family or your Mom but let me tell you this: Don’t pressure yourself into coming out but also don’t let your fear control you. You have to feel like you’re okay with telling them. If you’re not comfortable with coming out then you shouldn’t do it. But if you are comfortable enough then don’t let your fear of their reaction stop you.

And please don’t feel pressured because it’s your 18th birthday. Sure that day is important but it won’t be your only chance to tell them. Take your time. And when you feel like you’re ready, tell them. But only then. 

I hope this helped you and if you need to talk some more I’m always here to listen to you. 

-A

Oh and I hope you have a great birthday :)

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    2013
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So hey, I think I'm pansexual. Like, I like both boys and girls, or anyone. LIke I always didn't really care. If I liked you, I liked you and everything like that. And I do look at people and see aesthetic attraction, but then I also like have strong feelings for my boyfriend right, like sexual attraction (that's normal but whatevs) Just that, someone told me cause I'm sexually attracted to him, and he identifies as a boy that I can't be pansexual though that's how I feel. What do you think?

Asked by: dragons-and-giraffes

Okay first of all, no one has the right to tell you that you can’t be pansexual. Sexuality is something very personal and if you feel like you’re pansexual and want to label yourself as such then no one is allowed to tell you otherwhise. 

If you think you’re pansexual and want to say you’re pansexual then do just that. Because this is your life and your love life. It doesn’t matter whether you have a boyfriend or a girlfriend or not. What matters is only what you feel and that you’re comfortable and proud of who you are.

I hope that helped you; and the next time someone says you can’t be what you feel like you are, tell that person to mind their own business and let you be because they don’t have the right to tell you how to feel. 

-A

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