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how to SAFELY come out to your parents; a thread:
firstly know that everyone’s experience with this is different and you need to do it at your own pace, don’t let anyone rush you through this
ok let’s move on:
ok let’s move on:
firstly, you need to figure out if your parents are accepting. start watching movies with lgbt representation together, carefully bring up that someone at your school/workplace transitioned, etc etc. and judge their reactions to this
in the case that they seem to have a negative reaction but you still want to come out, figure out where you could possibly stay in the event that you get kicked out. coordinate with friends and have a plan ready
if you want to, you tell your friends so they can support you through this journey! in the case that your parents have a slightly negative reaction, your friends will be there for you (if u don’t have any reliable irls then i will be this friend for you even if you’re a stranger)
start putting the pride flag in random places, like your phone lockscreen, or get a pin for your clothes, or jewelry
get on youtube and watch coming out videos! many people have described their experience and made youtube videos about it. troye sivan’s video about coming out is my favorite, and my personal experience is actually very similar to his!
once you’re ready, just do it. there’s no wrong way to come out, and there’s never a better time than now. i believe in you :) good luck
