Came out to my mom over the weekend

[NakedReadyGuy]

For awhile now, I had been really contemplating how to tell her that I am bisexual (slightly leaning more toward men), but could never seem to find the right moment. Obviously, not easy for a black man from a religious family. This past Friday, I just let it out, I couldn't take not being truthful anymore. My mother has been a lot like a sibling and a best friend to me, someone I share everything with, so I needed to tell her. She scared me a bit first, because it really seemed like she would not be able to accept me, but once she had some time to think and get some air, she started to come around and we are working through it. I'm enlisting in the Navy later this year and will be away from home for the first time ever, I couldn't leave without my mother knowing the full picture of me. Plus, I didn't want to end up falling for a guy at some point and being secretive about him. I really felt a weight lifted from my shoulders, I freed myself and can really focus on my future a lot better.

 

[aaggii]

Congrats! It seems that in spite of her religion she chooses to be a human and a mom first. Good luck in the Navy.. in the Navy.. Yes you can sail the seven seas

 

[lodeus369]

Good for you!

 

[Seasoned]

Congratulations. Most parents are "family first," although we never know when the exceptions pop up. By the time most people have adult children they have seen and experienced more than most admit to. Be good to your mama while away by staying in touch as much as possible.

I really like it when people of color come out. Because of the fear and resistance in some communities the more courage that people show the more likely that eventually we'll all see more support from those communities.

I admire your courage. Thank you.

 

[dereperez]

I'm glad you were brave enough to do so. And even more glad how your mom was able to accept you. Things should be easier from here on out as you'll have the understanding from your mom. Good luck in the Navy.

 

[mbamike]

Congratulations!

Best of luck in the Navy!

 

[deelong]

Congratulations, best of luck to you!

 

[dragon08]

Congrats on coming out to your mother, give her time she'll get comfortable with the idea.

and to aaggii just because someone is religious doesn't mean that you aren't a human being. I know plenty of religious people who are very accepting and loving of gay people. I am a Gay man and a Catholic. I understand that there are a few assholes that loudly voice their opinions but not everyone is like them. Hate goes both ways.

 

[aaggii]

and to aaggii just because someone is religious doesn't mean that you aren't a human being.

The OP talked about his family being religious, which might have been one of the reasons for hesitating coming out. Of course, you are right but also my point earlier wasn´t the opposite of your quote here. My partner and his relatives are catholics, too. No problems from either of them, ever. I think you know really well what I meant and if there is a difference between what I meant and what I wrote, mea culpa.